What is a 1962 florin worth?

Florin 1962 value

The melt and minimum value of a Florin 1962 is $5.64.

What is a florin coin worth today?

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.

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.

How much is a 1962 Australian shilling worth?

Shilling 1962 value

The melt and minimum value of a Shilling 1962 is $2.76.

How much is a 1963 Australian florin worth?

Florin 1963 value

The melt and minimum value of a Florin 1963 is $5.46.

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Are old florins worth anything?

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.

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.

Are there any valuable shilling coins?

The old shilling coin, which became the 5p piece, is now worth £2 – actually beating the rate of inflation since 1971. Unfortunately, "silver" coins minted after 1947 contain no silver and are worth no more than their face value.

What is the rarest Australian shilling?

Struck by the Melbourne Mint the Australian 1933 silver shilling is the most sought after date in the series.

What is the rarest shilling?

The Testoon

The shilling, or testoon as it was originally called, valued at 12 pence was first issued in 1502 during the reign of Henry VII. These early issues are extremely rare, and even a fine version would set you back at least 4000 pounds ($6500 US).

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!

What is a 1960 florin worth?

Florin 1960 value

The melt and minimum value of a Florin 1960 is $5.59.

What are the most valuable Australian coins?

How much is an Irish florin worth?

The florin (2s) (Irish: flóirín) coin was a subdivision of the pre-decimal Irish pound, worth 1⁄10 of a pound. It was more commonly known as the two-shilling coin.

Why was a 2 shilling coin called a florin?

The silver florin was Britain's first decimal coin. A gold florin was first issued during the reign of Edward III in 1344 at a value of six shillings. The name derives from Italian, either fiorino (little flower) or Firenze (Florence), and was inspired by a similar continental coin.

Are old 2 shilling coins 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.

What coins are collectors looking for Australia?

Are old Australian pennies worth anything?

With just under 26 million coins made between the two mints, the coins are worth anywhere between $3 in circulating condition and over $300 in proof condition.

Which old Australian pennies are valuable?

The 1930 penny is one of the rarest Australian coins, due to a very small number being minted, and holds the record as the most valuable copper penny in the world. It is highly sought after by coin collectors, and a 1930 penny in very fine condition can be worth A$45,000 or more.

Are Sixpences worth anything?

Valuable coins to look out for

Sixpences minted between 1920 and 1946 were struck in 50% silver. Those struck before 1920 are made of 92.5% silver, so accordingly are worth almost double. Rare coins, such as a 1893 sixpence with the Victoria jubilee head, could be worth thousands of pounds.

What was a sixpence worth?

The sixpence (6d; /ˈsɪkspəns/), sometimes known as a tanner or sixpenny bit, is a coin that was worth six pence, equivalent to one-fortieth of a pound sterling, or half of a shilling.

Are pre-decimal pennies worth anything?

The old predecimal British penny is a large and heavy coin: It weighs 9.45 grams and measures 30.86mm across. It is worth the equivalent of 1/240 of a pound: There are 240 predecimal pennies to the Pound Sterling.

Which coins have the most silver?

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

How do you clean old coins?

Place coins in a bowl and pour 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 cup of lemon juice to cover the coins. Let the coins soak for at least 5 minutes but not more than 15 minutes. Remove the coins and gently scrub the residue with the toothbrush. Rinse the dirt off with water and dry with a cloth.