Is a 1921 florin silver?
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Is a 1921 florin silver?
Florin 1921 : English Coins Bright finish coins were again produced from late 1922 onwards. Florin 1921 ESC 940 , Bull 3768 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. A most attractive example of the ‘Dull Finish’ Half Silver type, displaying almost full original colour.
What is a 1921 florin made of?
This coin type was was replaced by the second type of King George V florins in 1927. The composition was Sterling Silver (0.925 silver) with 0.3364 oz ASW (ounce of Absolute Silver Weight) until 1919; in 1920, along with the rest of the silver coinage, it was debased to 50% silver.
How much silver is in a 1921 florin?
Features
| Issuer | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.3 mm |
What is a 1922 Florin made of?
Very few 1920-1922 Florins remain in this original condition, as many adjustments were made to the alloy with varying amounts of nickel, manganese and zinc used, and the ‘Dull Finish’ experiment was curtailed.
What is a florin worth in today’s money?
An unworn florin dated prior to 1920 contains 0.3364 oz of silver, and this gives a bullion value of about £4.01 or US$5.18. Florins from the period 1920 to 1946 contain 0.1818 oz of silver and thus have a bullion value of £2.17 or US$2.80. Please note that the silver price and exchange rates fluctuate.
Do florins contain silver?
The denomination was first minted in 1910 to the same size and weight as the United Kingdom florin. Florins minted from 1910 to 1945 were produced with a . 925 sterling silver content, weighing 11.31 grams (0.3636 troy ounces) with an actual silver weight (ASW) of 10.46 grams (0.3363 ozt).
What florins are worth money?
Pretty much any florin prior to 1920 can be worth a few multiples of silver value even in very poor grades. But more importantly the key date 1932 florin and 1939 florin can be worth $100+ in well circulated grades up to several thousand in pristine uncirculated grades.
When did florins stop being silver?
Florin (British coin)
| Composition | (1849–1919) 92.5% Ag (1920–1946) 50% Ag (1947–1970) Cupronickel |
| Years of minting | 1849–1970 |
| Obverse | |
|---|---|
| Design | Profile of the monarch (Elizabeth II design shown) |
| Designer | Mary Gillick |
What is a 1981 Prince of Wales and Lady Diana coin worth?
Typical prices for the business strike run from $1 to $5 US dollars, depending on condition and eye appeal. The proof version contains 0.841 troy ounces of silver. If silver is selling, say, for $15 per troy ounce, the proof coin is worth 0.841 x 15 = $12.62.
