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The 1965 'Churchill' Crown was mass produced in 1965. 19,640,000 were struck in cupro-nickel (an alloy of copper and nickel). They are worth today (September 2010) between 50p and £1 depending on condition.
The coin you have is a Churchill Commemorative Crown and NOT halfcrown. Worth around 50p - £1 today (they were mass produced in 1965....just under 20 million struck in cupro-nickel - an alloy of copper and nickel).
Winston Churchill featured on the reverse of the 1965 British Crown, commemorating his death.
Such a coin does not exist. The "Churchill" Crown was a Five Shilling coin issued in 1965. The 1977 Crown was a 25 Pence coin commemorating the Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.
A "specimen" coin is one which has a "special" finish, but not as high a quality finish as a "proof" coin. The 1965 Churchill "specimen" crown has a satin finish and was sold in limited quantities.
The coin you refer to does not exist in gold, it is made of cupro-nickel. A British 1965 Crown (Five Shillings)(Churchill Commemorative), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP. If it has been circulated, not much. A British 1965 Crown (Five Shillings)(Churchill Commemorative - Satin finish "VIP" Specimen), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £850 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
You most likely have a gold and silver plated 1965 (copper-nickel) British crown (5 shillings) these are incredibly common and the gold/silver plating adds no value to the coin. Your coin is worth 50 cents to a dollar or so.
Try eBay or a reputable coin dealer. They do not have all that much value , so do not go to too much trouble. British 1965 Crown - Churchill commemorative.
The last British Crown (5 Shillings) coin to be minted was the 1965 Churchill Commemorative.
No. All British predecimal coinage is no longer Legal Tender. The 1965 British Crown is probably worth more as a collectible coin.
The "Churchill Dollar" more correctly known as the British 1965 Crown (Five Shillings) Churchill Commemorative coin is made from a copper-nickel alloy as have all circulating British "silver" coins since 1947.
It's not a US half dollar; it's a crown (or 1/4 pound or 25 pence) coin from Great Britain. It's worth less than a US in circulated condition, and perhaps US$1 or US$2 in Uncirculated.