The 1955 Florin (two shillings) obverse features the laureate bust of Elizabeth II facing right, with the legend: '+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN. The UK 1955 Florin reverse shows a Tudor rose representing England, encircled by an ornate design featuring thistle buds representing Scotland, shamrock leaves representing Ireland, and leeks representing Wales. The surrounding legend reads 'FID:DEF:', 'TWO SHILLINGS', and the 1955 date.The British florin, or two-shilling coin, was issued from 1849 until 1967, with a final issue for collectors dated 1970. The 1955 two-shilling coin is a favourite with British coin collectors for its originality, and unique style. The 1955 florin (or two shilling) was worth one tenth of a pound or 24 pence.