What it would buy in today's money
Because prices have risen so much, a florin bought far more in the past than its decimal value suggests:
| Year | A florin in 2025 prices |
|---|---|
| 1850 | £18.91 |
| 1900 | £17.27 |
| 1938 | £9.46 |
| 1950 | £4.81 |
| 1960 | £3.24 |
| 1970 | £2.17 |
About the florin
The two-shilling florin was introduced in 1849 as a tenth of a pound, an early step towards decimal money. The first design famously left out the words “Dei Gratia” (by the grace of God) and became known as the “Godless florin”. Florins carried on as 10p coins until 1993.
When it went: Used as 10p until 1993.
Quick facts
| Value | 2s (24d) |
| Decimal equivalent | 10p |
| Nickname | two bob bit |
| Per pound | 10 |
Today's values use the ONS composite price index (Open Government Licence v3.0).
Common questions
How much was a florin worth in decimal money?
A florin was worth 2s (24d), which is 10p in decimal money.
How many florins were in a pound?
There were 10 florins in a pound.
What would a florin from 1950 be worth today?
About £4.81 in 2025 prices, based on ONS price data.
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