Florin (British coin) The obverse inscription became and the reverse one was with the date and denomination . The bust of the King on the obverse was slightly modified in 1927. Throughout 1936, the year in which Edward VIII reigned, coins of all denominations continued to be struck using the designs of George V, pending preparation of the new monarch's coinage. No coins depicting Edward VIII were officially released to circulation. A pattern florin exists for King Edward, which would have been due to receive approval around the time that the King abdicated in December 1936. Although there is a tradition of alternating
King George VI Chase Orchid won it four times and Kauto Star won it five times. The race is currently sponsored by the 32Red bookmaking firm. Most successful horse (5 wins): Leading jockey (5 wins): Leading trainer (9 wins): King George VI Chase The King George VI Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase in Great Britain which is open to horses aged four years or older. It is run at Kempton Park over a distance of about 3 miles (4,828 metres), and during its running there are eighteen fences to be jumped. The race is scheduled to take place each year on