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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.
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)
Which Monarchs have minted Florins coins?
The following have minted Florins during their reign:
![]() | Victoria (1837-1901) | |
![]() | Edward VII (1901-1910) | |
![]() | George V (1910-1936) | |
![]() | George VI (1936-1952) | |
![]() | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |




