British Coins

You need to give us the country of origin and the denomination along with an estimate of condition if you expect to receive a value. Queen Victoria reigned over a vast empire and a vast amount of coins were made with her name and portrait on them. Without knowing the denomination and country it is impossible to give you any remote estimate of value.

You are asking about a Penny coin (KM#9) from British West Africa. The coin is made of Copper-Nickel, weighs 9.65 grams and measures 30.5mm in diameter, with a hole approximately 6mm in diameter in the center. The obverse (front) of the coin has a crown, with the words "GEORGIVS V" to the left and "REX-ET-IND:IMP:" to the right (abbreviated Latin for "George the Fifth, King and Emperor of India") and "ONE PENNY" between the crown and the hole. Below the hole is the denomination in Arabic. The reverse (back) of the coin has a large 6-pointed star surrounding the hole, with the words "BRITISH WEST AFRICA" above "1916" below it.

3,461,000 of these coins were produced in 1916 at the Heaton Mint in Birmingham, England. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is worth US$1.25 in Fine condition, US$2.00 in Very Fine condition, US$10.00 in Extremely Fine condition, US$20.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$35.00 in Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

The larger pre-1998 50 Pence coins were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in 1998. So, unless they are part of a Proof or uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they have little or no value.

A British 1978 cupro-nickel 50 New Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP.

A British 1978 cupro-nickel 50 New Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II)(Proof FDC), could fetch up to £3 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

A British 1887 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(crowned shield)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S - cross on crown buried in border), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3,750 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £1,150 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(crowned shield)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £7,500 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £125 to £3,000 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of the above coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(normal JEB designers initials on trun), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £135 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value up to £95 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(Proof)(normal JEB designers initials on trun), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £525 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(small close JEB designers initials on trun), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £75 to £275 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(no JEB designers initials on trun), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from to £75 to £275 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(very small spread JEB initials on trun)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,750 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £70 to £350 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(small close JEB initials on trun)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,850 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £400 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(normal JEB initials on trun)(minted in Melbourne - mintmark = M), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,650 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £450 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(very small spread JEB initials on trun with hooked J)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,750 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £425 GBP.

A British 1887 22 carat old Half-Sovereign (Victoria)(St.George)(small close JEB initials on trun)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,500 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £75 to £300 GBP.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

A British 2001 steel 2 Pence coin (QE II)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 2 Pence.

Depending on the name of the Chief Cashier on the note and the design of the note, it could have been printed in any of the following years, more or less - 1990/91, 1971, 1963, 1957.

Brass, not gold.

It's an ordinary circulation coin worth face value only.

The strange lettering is heavily abbreviated Latin and appears on nearly all coins of the British Commonwealth so it doesn't identify a coin specifically.

The 1983 British One Pound coin is made of nickel-brass and has a gold appearance. The Royal Shield is on the reverse and includes one lion and one unicorn representing England and Scotland.

The 1983 British Sovereign is made of gold and was issued as Proof FDC.

Neither coin has 2 lions on the reverse.

There is no adequate explanation for this, but the reverse of the 1922 British Penny has a very similar, but not identical reverse to the 1927 penny, a coin minted 5 years later.

The area of interest seems to be Britannia's index finger which is a little shorter.

Many coin catalogues point out that there is a difference, but do not go on to explain it.

The Royal Mint produced no Penny or Halfpenny coins from 1808 to 1824 inclusive.

Due to Britains ongoing expenses with various wars in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, there were very few silver or copper coins minted, subsequently there were a great many privately minted tokens and counterfeit coins produced.

To get an estimate of value on a privately minted token, you need to provide the details of the inscription on the token.

In order to give an estimated value it is necessary to know which coins and stamps are in the collection.

Value of 50 pence

To determine the equivalent value of a 1797 penny today, you can consider factors like inflation and historical purchasing power. A 1797 British penny, for example, would be worth roughly £1.50 to £2.00 in today's money, depending on the specific inflation calculation used. However, due to the differences in currency systems and economic conditions, this is a rough estimate and can vary based on various economic factors.

Well, there are a few ways to answer this question. The guinea was a gold British machine struck coin that eventually had the value of 1 pound and 1 shilling. In the pre-decimal system there were 20 shillings to the pound and 12 pence to the shilling. Eventually the guinea was superseded by the sovereign, a gold coin worth 1 pound.

The difficulty in answering your question is that the guinea no longer really exists, technically it would be worth 1.10 pounds if you did a straight conversion of currency and converting the pre-decimal amount to the post-decimal amount, which would equal to about $1.76 US.

However, since neither the UK or the US is on the gold standard anymore, the actual price of a gold guinea is much, much higher than $1.76, also, the pound has been devalued much more to the US than historically (historically there have been about 4 pounds in each US dollar, or about 5 shillings to the dollar). So if you have a physical guinea, post a new question including the date and an estimate of condition and we can find you a value for that coin.

Such a coin does not exist.

In 1737, both Elizabeth and Philip would not be born for almost another 200 years.

The Royal Mint produced no Penny coins from 1809 to 1824 inclusive.

Due to Britains ongoing expenses with various wars in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, there were very few silver or copper coins minted, subsequently there were a great many privately minted tokens and counterfeit coins produced.

To get an estimate of value on a privately minted token, you need to provide the details of the inscription on the token.

Question is too vague and cannot be answered. Are you referring to the 1902 year set or proof set? You will need to expand the question.

There is no flower on the reverse of a Penny coin.

Until 2008, the Penny had a crowned portcullis on the reverse.

Since 2008, the Penny has has a portion of the Royal Shield on the reverse.

The first British 50 New Pence coin was issued in 1969.

No. There has been no silver in any British general circulation coin since 1946. All British "silver" coins from 1947 onwards are made from a copper-nickel alloy.

A British 1745 Halfpenny, circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £10 to £275 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

You should be able to do this but the bank usually asks you if you are a customer of their bank. If you are not then they can refuse you. If you have a large amount of notes you may have to take or send them to the Bank of England in Threadneedle St, London to be changed up at face value. You should make an appointment before-hand to do this though.

A better option may be to sell them on an auction website or to a coin and banknote dealer.

The Bank of England first issued a £100 note in approximately 1725. The note was last issued in 1943 and ceased to be legal tender in 1945.

There is no Bank of England £100 note currently in circulation and the Bank of England advises that there are no plans to introduce one in the foreseeable future.

The Bank of Scotland, the Royal Bank of Scotland and the Clydesdale Bank all produce a Scottish £100 note.

The Bank of Ireland, the First Trust Bank and the Northern Bank all produce a Northern Irish £100 note.

The Royal Mint has produced a 1oz fine gold, or 1oz fine gold alloyed with silver, non-circulating One Hundred Pound coin in every year since 1987.

They feature various depictions of Britannia on the reverse.

They are issued and packaged as "Uncirculated" or "Proof FDC" coins and usually start at about £400 or £500 GBP each.

A British 1859 sterling silver Sixpence (Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £250 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £7 to £95 GBP.

NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

None. It's made of copper-nickel.

Silver was removed from circulating British coins in 1947, long before decimalisation.