How to collect Florins
The Florin is a 2 shillings coin, generally known as "Two Bob". The British florin was issued from 1849 until 1967, with a final collectors coin dated 1970. After decimalisation it became the 10p piece. You can see Florins on eBay UK (affiliate link)
Specifications:
Which Florins to look for?
The lowest mintage Florins are:(These are coins in our database, list may not be exhustive)
- 1927 Florin - George V (Proof) (mintage: 101,000)
- 1849 Godless Florin - Victoria (mintage: 414,000)
- 1852 Gothic Florin mdccclii - Victoria (mintage: 1,014,500)
- 1893 Florin (mintage: 1,666,103)
- 1903 Florin - Edward VII (mintage: 1,995,298)
- 1880 Gothic Florin mdccclxxx - Victoria (mintage: 2,167,160)
- 1901 Florin - Victoria (mintage: 2,648,000)
- 1904 Florin - Edward VII (mintage: 2,770,000)
- 1872 Gothic Florin mdccclxxii - Victoria (mintage: 3,425,600)
- 1899 Florin - Victoria (mintage: 3,970,000)
Coins in the Florins Category
 | Victoria (1837-1901) | |
 | Edward VII (1901-1910) | |
 | George V (1910-1936) | |
 | George VI (1936-1952) | |
 | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
More Information about coins for Collectors
The Florin is a 2 shillings coin, one-tenth fo a pound sterling. The British florin was issued from 1849 until 1967, with a final collectors coin dated 1970. After decimalisation it became the 10p piece.Specifications:
- Mass 11.31 g
- Diameter
- (1849) 28.0 mm
- (1851–1886) 30.0 mm
- (1887–1892) 29.5 mm
- (1893–1970) 28.5 mm
- Edge is Milled
- Composition:
- (1849–1919) 92.5% Ag
- (1920–1946) 50% Ag
- (1947–1970) Cupronickel. No silver.