Historical Insight:
The 1921 florin was struck during Britain’s difficult post-war recovery period. With the empire still vast but economically strained, silver purity in coinage was reduced from sterling (.925) to .500 to conserve resources. This coin thus marks the transition between imperial prosperity and interwar austerity — a subtle but telling reflection of changing times.

Composition:

• Metal: .500 Silver

• Weight: 11.31 g

• Diameter: 28.5 mm

Collecting Note:
Florins of the early George V era are admired for their detailed heraldic reverse and high relief. The 1921 issue, in particular, attracts collectors as part of the “half-silver” series that bridges the gap between sterling and base-metal British coinage.