United Kingdom 1957 Florin 2 Shillings Elizabeth II KM#906 Copper-Nickel

Issued during the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this 1957 florin (2 shillings) reflects postwar British coinage reforms in both design and composition. Struck in copper-nickel, it bears the second portrait of the Queen and the English and Scottish floral emblems on the reverse. Documented mintage of 33,071,000 (Krause SCWC 2020).

• KM#: 906

• Country/Period: United Kingdom — Elizabeth II

• Ruler: Elizabeth II

• Denomination: 2 Shillings (Florin)

• Year/Date: 1957

• 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: 33,071,000 (Krause SCWC 2020)

Condition: Light circulation wear with moderate surface toning. No signs of cleaning.

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Why Buy:

• Early-reign Elizabeth II circulation issue

• Verified mintage of 33,071,000 (Krause SCWC 2020)

• Classic postwar florin design with national floral emblems

• Durable copper-nickel composition

• Medal alignment and reeded edge for type collectors

• Great for pre-decimal UK coinage sets

Sources & Citations:

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

• Numista (entry: United Kingdom 2 Shillings, 1957, KM# 906) — accessed Feb 9, 2026

• NGC World Coin Price Guide — KM# 906