What is Florin House?

Florin House is the UK's most comprehensive rare coin tracking platform. We provide a database of 1000+ British coins with pricing data, rarity scores, educational games, and collection management tools.

What types of rare coins does Florin House track?

We specialize in British coins including commemorative 50p coins, Olympic coins, Britannia series, rare £1 and £2 coins, and other valuable UK currency. Each coin includes verified pricing data and rarity scores.

What games can I play on Florin House?

Florin House offers educational coin games including Higher or Lower (compare coin values), Coin Detective (identify mystery coins), and Coindle (guess coins by properties). All games are free and help learn about rare coins.

How do I track my coin collection?

Create a free account to track your personal coin collection. Add coins to your portfolio, monitor their values, and get updated market prices. Track quantities and see your collection's total value over time.

Is Florin House free to use?

Yes! Florin House is completely free to use. Browse our coin database, play educational games, and track your collection at no cost. Create a free account to access all features.

How to Play Coin Detective - Complete Guide to Coin Identification Games

What is Coin Detective?

Coin Detective is the ultimate daily coin identification game designed for numismatists, collectors, and anyone passionate about British currency. Each day presents a new mystery coin shown as a heavily pixelated image that becomes progressively clearer with each guess.

Game Mechanics

6 attempts to identify the mystery coin
Progressive clarity - image becomes clearer with each guess
Smart feedback system guides you toward the answer
Daily challenges featuring rare and commemorative British coins

Getting Started with Coin Detective

For Beginners

• Start with familiar denominations (50p, £1, £2)
• Focus on distinctive shapes and sizes
• Learn common commemorative themes
• Practice daily to build pattern recognition

For Experts

• Study edge inscriptions and patterns
• Memorize mint marks and designer initials
• Learn mintage figures for rare varieties
• Develop speed recognition techniques

Winning Strategies

Strategy 1: Start Broad, Then Narrow

Begin with general categories before getting specific. Your first guess should target the most likely coin type based on shape and size.

Example progression:

Guess: "50p" (if it looks like a 50p shape)
Feedback suggests commemorative → Guess: "Olympic 50p"
Feedback suggests sports → Guess: "Football 50p"
Success! "London 2012 Olympic Football 50p"

Strategy 2: Learn Visual Patterns

Even heavily pixelated images contain crucial visual information. Train your eye to spot these patterns:

Coin shape: Round, heptagonal (7-sided for 50p), or dodecagonal (12-sided for £1)
Central design: Crown, animal, building, or commemorative symbol
Edge patterns: Plain, milled, or inscribed edges
Text placement: Around the rim or integrated into design

Strategy 3: Master the Most Common Coins

Focus your study on the coins most likely to appear in daily challenges:

High Priority Study List:

• Kew Gardens 50p (2009)
• Olympic 50p series (2011-2012)
• Commonwealth Games 50p (2002)
• WWF 50p (2011)
• Britannia 50p series

Also Study:

• Royal commemoratives
• Beatrix Potter 50p series
• Anniversary coins
• Cultural celebration coins
• Special mint editions

Most Common Coin Types in Coin Detective

50p Commemoratives

Most frequently featured

• Olympic Games series
• Royal anniversaries
• Cultural celebrations
• Nature and wildlife
• Historical events

£1 & £2 Coins

Distinctive shapes

• £1 round and 12-sided
• £2 bi-metallic design
• Special commemoratives
• Technology themes
• Commonwealth designs

Rare & Special

High-value challenges

• Low mintage varieties
• Error coins
• Proof editions
• Limited releases
• Regional variants

How to Master Coin Detective

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