1. Victoria Silver Florin (1849) This 1849 florin was also commonly known as the godless florin. Also being the first florin made, this was the start of a new trend of coin which had the portrait of a monarch, the absence of dei gratia (“by the grace of God”) – this leading it to be known as the “godless florin.” It was worth a tenth of a pound (2 shillings). One could buy 4 loaves of bread, 2 novels (and/ or short books), or a cheap meal at a minor pub.

2. This florin was one of the least circulated British coins ever – being produced a feeble 4 years before ceasing to production in the mint. It was equivalent to 20 pence and one could probably buy 2 loaves of bread, a short book or a small meal. Victoria Double Florin (1887)

3. The “Crown” is the shortened name for the “Crown of the double Rose. These were worth 5 shillings and one could not do much with these – maybe barter for a loaf of bread or a meagre meal. Victoria Silver Crown (1887)

4. This was worth one 40th of a pound sterling or 6 pence (which is obvious by its name). It was pretty much the same buying power as the Silver Crownn but slightly higher (1 pence). Victoria Sixpence (1887)

5. This florin was worth the same as most other florins – two shillings. Unsurprisingly – two loaves can be bought in exchange for this florin. Victoria Silver Florin (1896)

6. This sixpence was worth half a shilling and a small meal or loaf of bread could be purchased from this coin. Edward VII Silver Sixpence (1900)

7. This shilling, which was a 20th of a pound, was like any other except it was the last of its kind to be manufactured at the mints before the decimalisation of Australian currency. Victoria Silver Shilling (1900)

8. Bibliography - www.sterlingcurrency.com.au www.sterlingcurrency.com.au - en.wikipeida.org/wiki/Florin_(British_c oin) - en.wikipeida.org/wiki/Double_florin_( British_coin) - en.wikipeida.org/wiki/Crown_(British_ coin)