The Story of the Florin

The Story of the Florin

£99 per shipment of two coins.
You will receive two coins every two months.
Journey through the history of Britain’s first ‘decimal’ coin with this unique collection of twelve florins that tell the tale of this famous coin.
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Item #:UK-SFLR

The silver florin, worth two shillings or one tenth of a pound, was introduced in 1849 as a first step towards decimalisation. It was ahead of its time, but it was many years before the coin saw popularity. This collection follows the story of the florin from its beginning, to its demise in 1970 – ironically with the advent of decimalisation!The Story of the Florin collection features all the key dates and types of florins, including:

  • The “Gothic Florin” from Queen Victoria’s reign – the only coin to bear the portrait of Victoria wearing the Gothic crown.
  • A florin from Edward VII’s reign – the only circulating British coin to bear the beautiful standing Britannia design.
  • The 1967 florin – the final one to be issued for circulation.
  • A proof florin from 1970 – the very last year in which a florin was minted.

To complete the story, we’ve also included a 1968 ten pence coin, the successor of the florin.Each historic coin is encapsulated for protection and housed in a handsome display chest which is yours, free of charge! The chest features a lock and key for additional security with the name of the collection handsomely embossed on the inside. A Certificate of Authenticity is also included.You will receive two coins every other month until your collection is complete.

How long will it take for my order to be shipped?

Most in-stock, non-personalised items will ship within 1 week of purchase.

What shipping method does the Danbury Mint normally use to ship me the product?

We send orders via courier services or by Royal Mail.

What is your return policy?

Your satisfaction is completely guaranteed.  If you are not delighted with your purchase, you may return it for any reason within 90 days for replacement or full refund. We’ll even pay the postage.

You can order online by going to the web site page on which your product appears. Click on "Add To Cart". When you're ready to check out, just follow the prompts from there. It's easy. You may also call Customer Service at +44 (0)344 557 5600, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or mail your order to us at: Jubilee House, Davis Road, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 1SE.

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When will my credit card be charged?
Your credit or debit card will be charged upon shipment of your order. If you are paying by PayPal, you will be charged upon confirmation of your order. If you choose to pay in instalments, your card will be charged in monthly intervals, starting on the shipment date of your order.

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How long will it take for my order to be shipped?
Most in-stock, non-personalised items will ship within 1 week of purchase.

Will I receive a confirming email once I place an order online?
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When instalment billing is offered, the total cost of the item and postage & handling charges are evenly divided by the number of instalments for that item. Simply pay your first instalment now. Subsequent instalments are charged monthly, directly to the payment method you authorized at checkout.
There are no gimmicks or hidden fees. The total cost of an item doesn’t change whether paying in full or in instalments. This is simply offered as a convenience to our customers.
Please be advised that instalments are only available on orders placed with a major credit card.

Does it cost more to pay by the instalment plan than if you pay all at once?
No, there is no extra cost for paying by instalments – this is a convenience that we offer to our customers.

Why do I pay for postage and handling on each instalment?
We take the total cost of postage and hnadling and divide it by the number of instalments so that each instalment is the same amount. The shipping and service charge is the same whether you pay in full or in instalments.