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Coin Names and Their Nicknames: The Florin
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Product Code: 24U4479
- Own a pristine example of one of the nation’s best-loved pre-decimal coins
- Presented in vibrant packaging that reveals the story behind the coin’s unusual nickname
- A great gift to inspire a lifelong love of coin collecting
- Build a fascinating collection of pre-decimal British coinage
- Inspired by Dutch and Austrian coins of the same name, the silver florin that appeared in the mid-nineteenth century was intended as the first step towards decimalisation. Given the value of ten new pence when the decimal switchover finally took place in 1971, it remained in circulation until 1993.
An ‘Extremely Fine’ coin grading describes a coin that features multiple physical attributes, including mint lustre, sharp detailing, and faint evidence of circulation. These signs can include minimal scratches, but these minor blemishes can only be seen upon close examination.
Throughout the centuries, the names of many UK coins have become part of our everyday language. This exciting range delves into the histories of popular pre-decimal circulating coins and reveals the origins of the names by which we commonly know them.
Coin Names and Their Nicknames: The Florin
Introduced in 1849, the silver florin was worth two shillings (a tenth of a pound) and was similar in size to the half-crown. Intended as the first step towards decimalisation, the coin remained legal tender until 1993 and now forms part of our range of UK coins with interesting names.
The ‘Florin’
Taking its name from the ‘fiorino d’oro’, the Florentine was an Italian trade coin used by merchants throughout Western Europe. Edward III attempted to introduce an English gold florin in 1344. Intended for the same purpose, it was underweight for its value of six shillings and was quickly withdrawn. Similar in size and value to the Dutch and Austrian florins, the silver florin that appeared in the
Did you know?
The name florin is said to have been chosen to please Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert. Albert is reported to have encouraged the decimal lobby and would have been familiar with the florins of continental Europe in his youth.
Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
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Weight | 11.31 g |
Diameter | 28.50mm |
Quality | Circulating |
Year | 1849-1967 |