The British 1956 Florin, designed by Cecil Thomas and Edgar Fuller, features Queen Elizabeth II and a crowned Tudor rose, symbolizing post-war renewal. Struck in cupronickel, the British 1956 Florin reflects the shift from silver to more economical metals amid rising minting costs. Its design marks the new monarch’s early reign.
In 1956, the Suez Crisis exposed Britain’s declining global power, affecting political confidence and economic stability. The British 1956 Florin, with its modern portrait and symbolic reverse, aimed to project continuity. The British 1956 Florin thus embodied tradition and change during a time of shifting international influence.