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1932 florin, and what it's worth

The Australian George V florin dated 1932, with the coat of arms reverse, struck at the Melbourne Mint in the lowest number of any George V florin.

Typical sale · Good to Very Goodn = 46

A genuine one, heavily worn

$200

Middle half of sales $180 to $220. Lowest $110, highest $400.

Hammer prices (before buyer's fees) from 79 single-item sales at Noble Numismatics and Downies, 2016 to 2026. Updated 30 Oct 2026.

Prices by condition

AUD

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

Heavily wornGood to Very Good · 46 sales

$200

WornFine · 8 sales

$330

Lightly wornVery Fine · 11 sales

$550

Barely wornExtremely Fine · 12 sales

$3,200

Never usedUncirculated · 2 sales

Too few sales for a fair price

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
13 Apr 2026 Heavily worn Noble $240
13 Apr 2026 Barely worn Noble $4,200
25 Nov 2025 Heavily worn Noble $170
25 Nov 2025 Worn Noble $160
25 Nov 2025 Lightly worn Noble $1,000
28 Jul 2025 Heavily worn Noble $190

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 SHILLINGS1932BA

  1. Does the date read 1932?

    The bottom of the reverse, under the motto ribbon
    YES
    The four digits under the ribbon read 1932.
    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 1932 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.
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Record

Face value
2/-
Year
1932
Mint
Melbourne
  • 188,000 were struck. [3][4]
  • It is a key date of the George V florins. [5][4][3]
  • Struck at the Melbourne Mint. [1][3]
  • Made of sterling silver and weighs 11.31 grams. [3][4][6]
  • The portrait of George V is by Bertram Mackennal and the coat of arms reverse is by W. H. J. Blakemore. [6][3]

Questions

How much is a 1932 florin worth?

A genuine 1932 florin in heavily worn condition (Good to Very Good) has typically sold for $200 at Australian auctions, with the middle half of sales between $180 and $220. Better-preserved examples sell for more.

How do I know if my 1932 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. Specimen Coin - Florin (2 Shillings), Australia, 1932, read 29 Oct 2026
  2. Australian Commonwealth Coinage, read 29 Oct 2026
  3. Australia 1932 Florin, read 29 Oct 2026
  4. Australia 1932 florin, read 29 Oct 2026
  5. George V Florins, read 29 Oct 2026
  6. Florin (Australian coin), read 29 Oct 2026