Somebody thought it was a good idea. Making jewellery from coins has been fashionable, on and off, for at least 200 years.
It was not just 1942 Australian Florins either, different coins from all over the world have been made into ear rings, brooches, rings, pendants, etc.
A 1942 British Florin is 50% silver, the rest being base metals such as copper.
It has been fashionable on and off over many years to make jewellery such as ear rings, pendants, brooches, rings and even watches from coins. The coin would be an Australian sterling silver 1942 Florin (Two Shillings). Modified coins have no collector value. Any value would be associated with the ring as a piece of jewellery.
One Florin (Two Shillings) Australian in 1942 had the purchasing power of about $4.82 AUD today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
There were only three years from 1938 to 1963 in which the Australian Florin (Two Shillings) was minted at a Mint other than the Melbourne Mint. Some 1942, 1943 and 1944 Florins were minted at the San Francisco Mint. There is a very small "S" mintmark between the 9 and the 4 on these coins. Florins minted in Melbourne during this period have no mintmark.
Florin Bogardo was born on August 16, 1942, in Bucharest, Romania.
Such a coin does not exist. All Australian Threepences from 1910 to 1944 inclusive were made from sterling silver.
An Australian 1943 sterling silver Florin (Two Shillings)(George VI)(minted in Melbourne - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $90 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $8 to $20 AUD. There were 12.562 million minted. An Australian 1943 sterling silver Florin (Two Shillings)(George VI)(minted in San Francisco - S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $90 AUD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $8 to $18 AUD. There were 11 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
All Australian Pennies minted from 1938 to 1964 inclusive feature a kangaroo on the reverse. The only Australian coins to feature wheat was the 1938 to 1964 inclusive, silver Threepence coins.
Rings on Her Fingers - 1942 is rated/received certificates of: Finland:S
A New Zealand 1942 50% silver Florin (Two Shillings)(George VI), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $350 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $7 to $90 NZD. There were 0.15 million minted. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
There were no Australian coin year sets issued in 1942.
The Silver Bullet - 1942 was released on: USA: 5 August 1942