How much is a 1956 Florin worth?

Florin 1956 value

The melt and minimum value of a Florin 1956 is $5.68.

How much is a 1956 florin worth today?

An example of grade affecting value is the Australian 1956 florin. A lovely, choice uncirculated florin of this relatively late year could be worth $400 or more. A well worn coin of the same year is really only worth the silver it contains or a fraction more than $5.

Is a florin coin worth anything?

The Florin was a coin worth two Shillings, it was also sometimes known as a "two bob bit". It was issued from 1849 until 1967 and was worth one tenth of a Pound, or twenty-four old Pence. It also bears no relation to the medieval Gold Florin which was worth Six Shillings.

What is the rarest florin coin?

The Cu-Ni 1946 Florin is valued at approximately $100,000, for example, whilst the silver 1937 Penny is valued at around $150,000!

Which Australian florins are rare?

Collecting the Florin

The 1914H, 1915 and 1932 are considered rare and the 1911, 1912, 1933 and 1939 are considered scarce. When collecting the complete Florin series the collector should always apply the quality over quantity principle.

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What is an Australian 1954 florin worth?

The 2015 edition of Pocket Guide to Australian Coin and Banknotes values the 1954 Royal Visit Florin at $2 in VG, $3 in Fine, $5 in VF, $10 in EF, an $15 in AU. Uncirculated is $40, $80 for Choice UNC, and finally $140 in Gem.

What are the most valuable Australian coins?

Are florins silver?

The weight and diameter of the coin were unchanged but, because of rises in the price of silver, the metallic composition was changed in 1920 from 0.925 silver to 50% silver, 40% copper, 10% nickel, then again in 1922 to 50% silver, 50% copper, and again in 1927 to 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, 5% zinc.

Which Australian coins contain silver?

Of those Australian coins, the threepence, sixpence, shilling, crown and florin were all minted in silver. Some of these pre-decimal coins are exceptionally rare and valuable, although ironically the most valuable pre-decimal coins of all tend to be pennies.

Are old two shillings worth anything?

The 2 Shilling coin was more commonly known as a florin, and is generally regarded as the first pre-decimal coin to be issued in the mid-nineteenth century. With a value of one-tenth of a pound sterling, it is the exact equivalent to the current ten pence coin.

How much is a 1957 florin worth?

Florin 1957 value

The value of a Florin 1957 australian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a Florin 1957 is $5.64.

What old coins are worth money UK?

How much silver is in a Australian florin?

Florins produced from 1946 onwards have a 50% silver content and as such a silver weight of 0.1818 troy ounces.

How much is a 1958 florin worth?

Florin 1958 value

The melt and minimum value of a Florin 1958 is $5.64.

What is a 1952 florin worth?

Florin 1952 value

The melt and minimum value of a Florin 1952 is $5.46.

Are gold coins Real gold Australia?

Australian Lunar Bullion coins are available in nine sizes. Struck from 99.99% pure gold and issued as Australian Legal tender, these coins depict the relevant Lunar inscription along with the associated Chinese character.

What is a florin worth today?

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.

What is a florin currency?

The Florin is a coin made from pure 24-carat gold 3,536 grams. The coin on one side has represented the elegant lily of Florence, the emblem of the city with the words “FLOR–ENTIA. On the other side of the coin, St. John the Baptist, the patron of the city of Florence, joined with the inscription "S. IOHA-NNES B".

Which coins have the most silver?

The American Silver Eagle is the only coin on the list that is 99.9% pure silver.

What coins are collectors looking for Australia?

How do I know if my old coins are valuable?

Professional coin appraisers can give you the most accurate, up-to-date value of your coin. They will base their appraisal on their expert opinion of the coin's condition. They'll also take into account what similar coins have been selling for lately.

How do I sell my old Australian coins?

If you want to sell your coins, you should contact a Professional Coin Distributor who will need to see the coin to assess its condition before giving you a valuation. Remember, knowledge about your coins will help you make a better judgement about whether you're getting value for money.