What is 10 shilling coin?

The 10 shilling coin was a denomination of currency used in the United Kingdom and its predecessor states from 1801 until 1970. It was also known as a florin. The coin was first issued in 1849 as part of a decimalisation of British coinage, with a value of 1/5 of a pound sterling. The coin was made of silver until 1947, when it was replaced with a cupronickel version to conserve silver during post-war economic recovery.

The design of the 10 shilling coin changed several times during its existence, showcasing various monarchs and notable figures throughout British history. Some of these designs included Queen Victoria, King George V, Elizabeth II, and Winston Churchill. The reverse of the coin typically featured the British coat of arms, a shield with the symbols of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.

The 10 shilling coin was widely used in everyday transactions throughout the UK until it was demonetised in 1970, following the country's adoption of a decimal currency system. Today, old 10 shilling coins may be collected as historical artifacts or melted down for their silver or copper content.