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In 1940 through 1946, half crowns weighed 14.138 grams and were 50% silver - they thus contained 0.2273 troy ounces of silver. In 1947, the half crown (and all other "silver" British Coins) were changed to cupro-nickel, and thus contain no silver at all.

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0.2273 troy ounces. The coin weighs 14.138 grams and is 50% silver.

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All British Halfcrown coins up to, but not including 1920, were made from sterling silver (92.5% silver).

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From 1947 onwards, no British general circulation coin contains any precious metal.

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All British Halfcrown coins issued from late 1920 to 1946 inclusive had a 50% silver content.

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