UK 2 Shillings 1942 • George VI • 50% Silver • KM#855 • Mintage 39.9M

Struck in 1942 during World War II, this two shillings (florin) coin features the crowned bust of King George VI and national floral emblems on the reverse — rose, thistle, and shamrock. Composed of 50% silver, this was one of the final British circulating coins to contain precious metal. With a large mintage of 39,895,243 (Numista, accessed Dec 12, 2025), this KM#855 coin remains a popular WWII-era collectible.

• KM#/Pick#: KM#855  
• Country/Period: United Kingdom — George VI  
• Ruler: George VI  
• Denomination: 2 Shillings (Florin)  
• Year/Date: 1942  
• Mint: Royal Mint, London  
• Composition: 0.500 silver (Numista verified)  
• Weight: 11.31 g  
• Diameter: 28.5 mm  
• Thickness: 2.3 mm  
• Edge: Reeded  
• Shape: Round  
• Alignment: Medal (↑↑)  
• Mintage/Print run: 39,895,243 (Numista, accessed Dec 12, 2025)  

Condition: Circulated coin with visible design and legends. Light wear across high points and minor toning. No holes, cleaning, or major damage.

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Own a WWII-era British silver coin — 50% silver, minted in 1942 under George VI.

Why Buy:

• Struck during World War II under King George VI

• Confirmed silver content: 50% (Numista)

• Historic Royal Mint issue with large wartime circulation

• Classic design with crowned national emblems

• KM#855 — standardized florin type

• Attractive entry into silver coin collecting

Sources:

Sources:
• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2020 edition (KM#855)  
• Numista (entry: United Kingdom 2 Shillings 1942, KM#855) — accessed Dec 12, 2025  
• NGC World Coin Price Guide — KM#855