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 1959 Florin Values
1959 Florin

Elizabeth II

The Kruger Gray design continued into this type right until the introduction of decimal currency with the conclusion of the florin series in 1963. This type features a slightly reworded obverse legend, 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F:D', ('Elizabeth II, by the grace of god, queen, defender of the faith'), after public outcry that the previous type omitted 'FIDEI DEF' ('defender of the faith').

All dates in the series are easy to acquire in mint state though the 1956, 1959 and 1963 florins are quite scarce in the upper mint state grades though the 1956 usually has a price to match. Most other dates are reasonable easy to acquire at or above MS63 with mint rolls being found of all years from 1958 to 1963 with a few 1957 rolls (Pacific Rim Coins, 2002).

All dates in the series were struck at the Melbourne mint and do not display any mintmarks.
Mintage
3,500,000
Reverse Designer
George Kruger Gray
Obverse Designer
Mary Gillick
Size
28.5 mm
Composition
50.00% Silver
40.00% Copper
5.00% Nickel
5.00% Zinc
Bullion Value
$3.60
1959  Florin
Reverse

1959  Florin
Obverse

Contents

Values
Typical handled value: $4

Condition matters a grade deal in terms of a coin's value, the above value is for a typical handled example. For example, a 1911 florin can be had for as little as $10, but in top quality, the coin would be valued at over $10,000!

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Glossary
  • legend - The inscription around the inner edge of the coin.
  • mint state - A state of a coin that shows no signs of circulation.
  • mintmark - A mark, ususally a dot or a letter indicating the mint which struck the coin.
  • obverse - The heads side of the coin.

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