Florin Florentine lire. The values of other countries' money continually varied against each other, reinforcing the florin's utility as a common measure of value for foreign exchange transactions. The word florin was borrowed in many other countries: for example, the Dutch guilder (abbreviated to Fl), as well as the coin first issued in 1344 by Edward III of England – then valued at six shillings, composed of 108 grains (6.99828 grams) of gold with a purity of 23 carats and 3 grains (or 23 carats) – and more recently relating to a British pre-decimal silver coin (later nickel silver) also known
The Purity of the Turf The Purity of the Turf "The Purity of the Turf" is the third episode of the first series of the 1990s British comedy television series "Jeeves and Wooster". It is also called "The Village Sports Day at Twing" or "The Gambling Event." It first aired on on ITV. Adapted from "Indian Summer of an Uncle" (from "Very Good, Jeeves") and "The Purity of the Turf" (from "The Inimitable Jeeves"). Bertie's Uncle George wishes to marry a young waitress. Aunt Agatha is dismayed and, through Bertie, offers the girl ₤100 to break off the engagement; instead, however, Bertie meets Maud Wilberforce,