Struck during the mid-reign of Queen Elizabeth II, the 1963 florin (2 shillings) continued Britain’s pre-decimal coinage tradition. Minted in London with a confirmed mintage of 26,471,000 (Krause SCWC 2020), it features the Queen’s second portrait and the English and Scottish floral emblems on the reverse. Made from copper-nickel with medal alignment and a reeded edge.

• KM#: 906

• Country/Period: United Kingdom — Elizabeth II

• Ruler: Elizabeth II

• Denomination: 2 Shillings (Florin)

• Year/Date: 1963

• Mint: London

• Composition: Copper-Nickel

• Weight: 11.31 g

• Diameter: 28.4 mm

• Thickness: 2.1 mm

• Edge: Reeded

• Shape: Round

• Alignment: Medal (0°)

• Mintage: 26,471,000 (Krause SCWC 2020)

Condition: Lightly circulated with minor surface wear. No signs of cleaning.

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Why Buy:

• Part of Britain’s historic pre-decimal system

• Confirmed mintage of 26,471,000 (Krause SCWC 2020)

• Features national floral emblems under Queen Elizabeth II

• Durable copper-nickel alloy

• Medal alignment and reeded edge appeal to type collectors

• Ideal for completing QEII or 20th-century UK sets

Sources & Citations:

• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2020 Edition — KM# 906

• Numista (entry: United Kingdom 2 Shillings, 1963, KM# 906) — accessed Feb 9, 2026

• NGC World Coin Price Guide — KM# 906

All specifications and mintage verified using Krause and Numista.