The Making of Modern Britain George VI Florin

Reigning from the start through to the end of the Second World War as well as during its aftermath, George VI was monarch throughout a crucial period of world history. The king and Queen Elizabeth visited areas in London affected by the blitz, boosting the morale of the British public.

The obverse of this florin features the official coinage portrait of George VI. With a value of 1/10 of a pound, the introduction of this denomination was a precursor to decimalisation, which took place during the reign of George VI’s daughter, Elizabeth II.