1 Florin - Edward VIII New strike pattern

Edward VIII abdicated in December 1936 before any coins bearing his effigy entered circulation, making all Edward VIII denominations pattern or proof issues. This florin is a modern restrike produced for the collector market, not a 1936 mint product. The original 1936 patterns were struck at the Royal Mint in very limited numbers and are held primarily in institutional collections; what circulates among private collectors today are later restrikes of varying provenance and authenticity claims.

The gold plating over sterling silver is a commercial finishing choice with no historical precedent in Royal Mint practice for this type.