Florin

usgb/ˈflɔːrɪn/
noun

A type of coin previously used in the UK and some other countries.

The old man found a couple of florins under the floorboards of his house.
Visual representation of "florin" - A type of coin previously used in the UK and some other countries

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  • find a florin
  • old florin

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Historical

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Historic Currency

The UK florin is no longer in use, so it's a historical term now.

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He collected antique coins including shillings and florins.
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Value Recognition

The worth of old florins can vary greatly, appealing to coin collectors.

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This Victorian florin is quite valuable to collectors.
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Two Shillings

A florin was worth two shillings, or a tenth of a pound, before decimalization.

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I need a ten-shilling note or five florins for this purchase.
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