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1 Florin - George V
| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 11.31 g | 28.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1923-1930 |
| Value | 1 Florin = 2 Shillings (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Ornate quartered shield dividing date, legend around, denomination and engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA ZUID·AFRIKA
19 26
K G
FLORIN
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1923-1930 South African 1 Florin coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1923, just a year after the establishment of the Union of South Africa, which united four British colonies into a single country. The coin's design, featuring an image of King George V, reflects the country's ties to the British monarchy at the time. Despite the coin's silver content, it was not widely accepted in circulation and was eventually withdrawn from circulation in 1930. Today, the coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some mint conditions selling for thousands of dollars.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 1402 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 1513453 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 50146 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 323730 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 398541 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 1092111 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 647695 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Florin - George V 1923-1930 coin.
