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RARE CHANGE / COINS / PLATE 14 · 2/- · 1921 · MELBOURNE

1921 florin, and what it's worth

The Australian George V florin dated 1921, struck at the Melbourne Mint with the Commonwealth coat of arms on the reverse and no mint mark.

Typical sale · Uncirculatedn = 10

A genuine one, never used

$2,600

Middle half of sales $1,875 to $3,375. Lowest $900, highest $8,500.

Hammer prices (before buyer's fees) from 22 single-item sales at Noble Numismatics and Downies, 2016 to 2025. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Prices by condition

AUD

Worn coins sell for less. Find the row that looks most like yours.

Lightly wornVery Fine · 3 sales

Too few sales for a fair price

Barely wornExtremely Fine · 9 sales

$620

Never usedUncirculated · 10 sales

$2,600

Line: lowest to highest sale. Box: the middle half of sales. Dot: the median, half sold for more and half for less.

Recent sales

Hammer
DateConditionAuctionPrice
28 Jul 2025 Barely worn Noble $440
25 Nov 2024 Never used Noble $3,000
8 Apr 2024 Barely worn Noble $750
20 Feb 2024 Never used Downies $5,500
27 Mar 2023 Lightly worn Noble $200
26 Jul 2022 Barely worn Noble $380

How to check yours

Each letter on the drawing marks where to look. A magnifying glass or your phone's zoom helps.

Front (head side)
GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:
Back
ONE FLORIN - TWO SHILLINGS1921BCA

  1. Does the date read 1921?

    The bottom of the reverse, under the motto ribbon
    YES
    The four digits under the ribbon read 1921.
    NO
    The date shows a different year.

  2. Is the area around the date free of any mint mark letter, as it should be on a 1921 florin?

    The space around the date on the reverse
    YES
    No letter appears near the date.
    NO
    A small letter such as M or H sits near the date.

  3. Does the reverse show the Australian coat of arms between a kangaroo and an emu?

    The whole reverse
    YES
    A shield with a kangaroo on one side and an emu on the other, a star above and ADVANCE AUSTRALIA on a ribbon below.
    NO
    A different design with no kangaroo and emu.
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Record

Face value
2/-
Year
1921
Mint
Melbourne
  • Struck at the Melbourne Mint. [1][3]
  • Made of sterling silver (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper) and weighs 11.31 grams. [3][4]
  • The portrait of George V is by Bertram Mackennal and the coat of arms reverse is by W. H. J. Blakemore. [3][4]
  • The 1921 florin carries no mint mark. [2][3][5]

Questions

How much is a 1921 florin worth?

A genuine 1921 florin in never used condition (Uncirculated) has typically sold for $2,600 at Australian auctions, with the middle half of sales between $1,875 and $3,375. Better-preserved examples sell for more.

How do I know if my 1921 florin is genuine?

Work through the checks above. They cover what genuine examples show and what altered or different versions don't. A photo can't prove a coin or note is genuine, so for a valuable find, ask a professional numismatist or a grading service before you sell.

Should I clean it?

No. Cleaning leaves fine scratches that collectors spot at once, and cleaned coins and notes sell for much less. Keep it as it is, in a paper envelope or a coin holder.

Sources

Every fact on this page comes from at least two independent sources. Prices come from our own record of auction results.

  1. Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Australia, 1921, read 29 Oct 2026
  2. Australian Commonwealth Coinage, read 29 Oct 2026
  3. Australia 1921 Florin, read 29 Oct 2026
  4. Florin (Australian coin), read 29 Oct 2026
  5. George V Florins, read 29 Oct 2026