1887 GB Queen Victoria Jubilee Double Florin gEF Ancient 000 engraved on the back

000 engraved on the back

and who have kept our society connected and functioning during these extraordinary times

and the glorious contrast of silver and rose gold

marking four decades since Apollo 11's historic lunar landing in 1969

1887 GB Queen Victoria Jubilee Double Florin gEF Ancient 000 engraved on the backThe 1887 Queen Victoria Jubilee Double Florin was issued during the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, featuring her crowned Jubilee portrait. Struck in sterling silver, the coin carried a value of four shillings and was intended to simplify transactions. However, it quickly earned the nickname Barmaids Ruin due to its similarity in size and appearance to the crown coin. Bar staff frequently confused the two, accidentally giving five shillings change