Ireland 1941 Silver Florin

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The 1941 Irish florin is a silver coin featuring a salmon design, minted during Ireland’s early republic era. It’s notable for its limited mintage and silver content.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the coin’s features, history, and value:

🐟 Design & Symbolism

• Obverse: Irish harp with the inscription Éire (Ireland).

• Reverse: A salmon swimming right, symbolizing Ireland’s rich natural heritage, with the denomination Flóirín 2s.

• Designer: Percy Metcalfe, who also designed other Irish Free State coins.

• Edge: Reeded (grooved).

📏 Specifications

Feature	Detail
Denomination	1 Florin (2 Shillings)
Composition	75% Silver, 25% Copper
Weight	11.3104 grams
Silver Content	8.48 grams (0.27 troy oz)
Diameter	28.5 mm
Alignment	Medal (both sides upright)
Mint	Royal Mint, London
KM Number	KM# 15

🧮 Mintage & Rarity

• Year: 1941

• Mintage: 400,000 coins only — relatively low compared to other years12.

• Demonetized: 6 January 1994, when Ireland transitioned to decimal currency.

• Historical Context

• Part of the pre-decimal Irish pound system, where:

  • 12 pence = 1 shilling

  • 2 shillings = 1 florin

  • 20 shillings = 1 pound

• The florin was used between 1928 and 1968, but silver issues like the 1941 version were only minted from 1928 to 1943.