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 Two Pearls of Wisdom The Two Pearls of Wisdom The Two Pearls of Wisdom (also known as Eon, Eon: Dragoneye Reborn, or Eon: Rise of the Dragoneye) is a 2008 fantasy novel by Alison Goodman. It follows the story of Eon who has potential to become a Dragoneye, being able to control wind, water and land. However, Eon is actually a female concealed as a boy and with females forbidden she becomes a dangerous gamble. "The Two Pearls of Wisdom" was first published in Australia on 1 August 2008 by HarperCollins in trade paperback format. It was rereleased under the two different titles of