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British Coins
Collecting coins of the UK or Great Britain as a hobby. Please include as many of these criteria as possible in your question to ensure an accurate evaluation of a coin: the denomination, the country of origin, the year of minting and the condition.
3,371 Questions
What price is a 1lb of copper coins worth?
If you refer to the scrap value of the copper, there is no copper in British "copper" coins these days.
What is the value of one pound queen Elizabeth 2 to American money?
It's a common circulation coin worth about 7¢ as of 06/2010
Is the reverse always upside down on an 1875 British Threepence?
Yes.
It was the practice for hundreds of years for the reverse and obverse of British coins to be 180 degrees out.
The practice was gradually phased out during the course of the 19th century.
How much is 20 shillings worth?
Victorian times extended from 1837 to 1901, so let's say, 1850.
20 Shillings GBP in 1850 had the purchasing power of about £76.55 GBP today.
NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations for which I cannot take credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
When did Britain stop using silver in coins?
No British coin has ever been 100% silver.
For hundreds of years, British silver coins had a very high proportion of silver in them.
From the Great Recoinage Act of 1816, British silver coins were standardised to sterling silver with a 92.5% silver content.
The use of sterling silver to mint silver coins continued until 1919/1920 when, due to a sharp increase in the price of silver, British coins were debased to 50% silver.
The 50% silver content continued to 1946 when, due to Britains pressing need to repay war loans to the US, the use of silver was discontinued.
All British silver coins from 1947 onwards were made from a copper-nickel alloy.
How many of each olympic 50p coin will be issued?
The Royal Mint advises that as at March, 2011, the following 50 Pence coins have been issued -
Archery 800,000
Badminton 900,000
Boccia 900,000
Boxing 800,000
Canoeing 800,000
Cycling 400,000
Fencing 1,000,000
Goalball 900,000
Gymnastics 900,000
High Jump 900,000
Hockey 1,000,000
Rowing 700,000
Swimming 1,000,000
Table tennis 1,000,000
Triathlon 1,000,000
Volleyball 1,000,000
The remaining 13 coins should have similar mintage figures. Generally, 1 million of each or something a bit less.
Coins for general circulation have been progressively released since October, 2010, and all 29 should be released during the course of 2011.
What is the Value of George V 1936 coin?
His Imperial Majesty was featured on Manx, British, Canadian, Australian, Cypriot, New Zealand, British Honduran, British Guyanese, Hong Kong, Malayan, Ceylonese, Indian, South African, East African, and West African coinage (I probably forgot some). So, let's say that His Imperial Majesty was featured on 17 different currencies. Let's say that each currency has 8 coins. You expect me to tell you what your coin is worth?
Is the two pound coin with the wrong spelling of November November worth anything?
At worst, it is legal tender in Britain and it is worth Five pounds.
The British decimal Five Pound coin is intended to be a Commemorative coin or for serious collectors or investors.
Any value above Five Pounds would depend on the condition of the coin, what it is made from, the year and possibly the design.
The coin is unlikely to be worth more than £5-£10. These were struck by the Pobjoy Mint merely to celebrate the wedding on July 29th, 1981. They have NO collectors' or numismatic value as they are not even silver merely an alloy of copper and nickel.
What is the value of a 1933 British Penny?
A British 1933 bronze Penny (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £55,000 GBP. They are extremely rare and were never intended for circulation.
There was an unknown number minted. Seven are known to exist. Two are in museums, three in private collections, one under a foundation stone at the University of London building, one under a church in Yorkshire and one stolen from the foundation stone of the Church of St. Cross, current whereabouts not known.
CAUTION - There have been several attempts at forgery of this coin by skilled craftsmen. Authentication and verification of such coins is vital to avoid expensive and embarassing mistakes.
NOTE - There have been reproduction 1933 Pennies minted in recent years, and they should be marked accordingly.
There are many urban myths surrounding the British 1933 Penny, which can all be taken with a grain of salt.
You are never likely to see a genuine 1933 Penny outside of the museum and the possiblity of one being available for sale is remote.
The person(s) who stole the coin from the Church of St. Cross would not be dull-witted enough to attempt to sell it on the open market.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation in the event that you have the stolen coin.
Update
In 2009, a 'currency' 1933 penny sold privately for £80,000. It must be assumed that such a specimen now has this new revised value. No mention has been made of the Andre Lavillier pattern 1933 pennies of which at least 5 exist - they would sell for £18,000 - £22,000 in today's market.
Georgivs vi d g rex et ind imp?
The full title means "King George VI, by the grace of god, King of all the British Territories and Emperor of India" and appears on most British and British Commonwealth/Empire coins in one form or another, from 1936 to 1948.
How many design changes has the penny gone through since it was first minted?
Large cents:
- Flowing Hair Chain (1793)
- Flowing Hair Wreath (1793)
- Liberty Cap (1793-1796)
- Draped Bust (1796-1807)
- Classic Head (1808-1814)
- Coronet (1816-1839)
- Braided Hair (1839-1857)
Small cents:
- Flying Eagle (1856-1858)
- Indian Head (1859-1909)
- Lincoln Wheat (1909-1958)
- Lincoln Memorial (1959-2008)
- Lincoln Bicentennial 4 reverse designs (2009)
- Lincoln Union Shield (2010-)
Canada Reverse designs
1858-1920
The maple leaf wreath
1858-1911
This 1-cent coin features the design of L.C. Wyon of the Royal Mint. It portrays maple leaves wrapped around a vine.
1911-1920
W.H.J. Blackmore designed this reverse of the 1-cent coin. The representation of maple leaves wrapped around a vine was kept.
1920-1936
The two maple leaves
This design, created by Fred Lewis, coincided with a reduction in the 1-cent coin's diameter.
1937-1966, 1968-1981, 1997-present
The maple leaf twig (round coin)
In 1937, as part of an effort to modernize Canada's coins, G.E. Kruger-Gray created the maple leaf twig design. His initials appear on the right.
1967
The centennial 1-cent coin
Alex Colville created a special set of coin designs to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian Confederation; the penny features a rock dove in flight.
1982-1996
The maple leaf twig (12-sided coin)
The shape of the maple leaf twig was altered to make identification easier for the visually impaired. The coin reverted to the round design in 1997.
What is the value of a 1976 British 50 New Pence coin?
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 1977 cupro-nickel 50 New Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP.
A British 1977 cupro-nickel 50 New Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II)(Proof FDC), could fetch up to £2 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.
What are the thickness of pre decimal british coins?
The dimensions of British coins issued during the reign of Queen Victoria are -
Quarter-Farthing - copper - diameter = 13.5 mm, weight = 1.175 grams.
Third-Farthing (1844) - copper - diameter = 16 mm, weight = 1.564 grams.
Third-Farthing (1866-1885) - bronze - diameter = 15.5 mm, weight = 0.946 grams.
Half-Farthing - copper - diameter = 18 mm, weight = 2.313 grams.
Farthing - (1838-1860) copper - diameter = 22 mm, weight = 4.7 grams.
Farthing - (1860-1895) bronze - diameter = 20 mm, weight = 2.84 grams.
Farthing - (1895-1901) bronze - diameter = 20 mm, weight = 2.857 grams.
Halfpenny - (1838-1860) copper - diameter = 28 mm, weight = 9.457 grams.
Halfpenny - (1860-1894) bronze - diameter = 26 mm, weight = 5.693 grams.
Halfpenny - (1895-1901) bronze - diameter = 26 mm, weight = 5.644 grams.
Penny - (1841-1860) copper - diameter = 34 mm, weight = 18.82 grams.
Penny - (1860-1894) bronze - diameter = 30.81 mm, weight = 9.442 grams.
Penny - (1895-1901) bronze - diameter = 30.81 mm, weight = 9.467 grams.
Three Halfpence - sterling silver - diameter = 12 mm, weight = 0.7 grams.
Threepence - sterling silver - diameter = 16 mm, weight = 1.414 grams.
Fourpence (Groat) - sterling silver - diameter = 16 mm, weight = 1.87 grams.
Sixpence - sterling silver - diameter = 19 mm, weight = 3.01 grams.
Shilling - sterling silver - diameter = 23.5 mm, weight = 5.65 grams.
Florin (Two Shillings)(1849-1887) - sterling silver - diameter = 30 mm, weight = 11.35 grams.
Florin (Two Shillings)(1887-1892) - sterling silver - diameter = 29.5 mm, weight = 11.3 grams.
Florin (Two Shillings)(1893-1901) - sterling silver - diameter = 28.5 mm, weight = 11.3 grams.
Halfcrown - sterling silver - diameter = 32 mm, weight = 14.1 grams.
Double-Florin (Four Shillings)(1887-1890) - sterling silver - diameter = 36 mm, weight = 22.62 grams.
Crown (Five Shillings)(1844-1847) - sterling silver - diameter = 38 mm, weight = 28.35 grams.
Crown (Five Shillings)(1887-1901) - sterling silver - diameter = 38.6 mm, weight = 28.35 grams.
Half-Sovereign - 22 carat gold - diameter = 19.3 mm, weight = 3.99 grams.
Sovereign - 22 carat gold - diameter = 22.05 mm, weight = 7.9881 grams.
What is the value of a 1914 British 10p?
Over 28 million coins were struck in 1904. Value: about 1 dollar...
What is the width of a British 2p coin?
The diameter of a current British 2p coin is 25.9 mm.
The coin has been issued in 2 different metals. Older bronze ones are 1.85 mm thick while the current copper-plated steel coins are 2.03 mm thick. Both have a weight of 7.125 gm.
What is the value of a Bailiwick of Guernsey 10 Pence coin?
The Guernsey 10 shilling coin, issued in 1966 to commemorate the 900th Anniversary of the Norman Conquest, is shaped as a square diamond with rounded corners, and has a portrait of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd on the obverse and King William the 1st on the reverse. It is worth about US$1.00 in circulated condition, US$1.75 in Uncirculated condition, and US$3.00 in proof.
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A Bailiwick of Guernsey 1966 cupro-nickel Ten Shilling coin (Elizabeth II)(squarish)(William the Conqueror), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything up to £1 GBP.
A Bailiwick of Guernsey 1966 cupro-nickel Ten Shilling coin (Elizabeth II)(Proof FDC)(squarish)(William the Conqueror), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £15 GBP.
A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.
How rare is a British ten pence coin?
The Christopher Ironside reverse design British Ten Pence coin was last minted for general circulation in 2008 with approximately 9.72 million minted.
The Matthew Dent designed 2008 Ten Pence coin, superseded the Christopher Ironside design. There were approximately 71.45 million minted.
Both coins are still in circulation, and neither is considered to be rare.
Are there any valuable 2 pence coins?
No. For every year they have been minted, they have been minted in huge quantities, so they are neither rare nor valuable.
The best you might get for an uncirculated Proof FDC coin might be £2 GBP.
The 1983 2 Pence coin inadvertently had the word "NEW" stamped on them due to selection of the incorrect die at the Mint. These coins are very collectible, if not valuable, but were only included in some Mint Sets packaged by the Royal Mint.
For a few months in 1998, 2 Pence coins were minted from bronze.
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 Two Pence.
What is the value of a Victorian penny?
Queen Victoria ascended the throne in 1837 and reigned until her death in 1901. Pennies were issued in most years from 1839 to 1901, often with two or more variants of the same coin in many years. Most British Queen Victoria Pennies can be found on Wikianswers using the format - What is the value of an 1899 British Penny. If not, the question will be answered soon after it being asked.
When was the last British Halfcrown made in silver?
The last British Halfcrown coin made from sterling silver was minted in 1919, they were subsequently debased to 50% silver due to the huge increases in the price of silver after World War 1.
The last British general circulation coin of any denomination made from 50% silver was minted in 1946. All subsequent "silver" coins were made from a copper-nickel alloy.
Britain needed the silver to pay off war loans made by the USA.
The trend away from silver coinage was a world wide one during the 20th century.
How do you make a replica of the pound note?
If you try to make your own money, then the only legal way to make them is by work where you earn them.
Forgery of currency is not legal in any country.
If you want to make your own 'monopoly' money or poker money just for entertainment playing, then you must make the fake notes in such a fashion that it is an obvious fake. This could include shrinking the size 33%, enlarging the size by 33%. Same size but put a funny photo of your self on the note with the text underneath like 'In me I trust'.
Some countries does not allow people to scan in their notes for such purpose as they consider it treason and mockery of their king/ruler.
Other countries allow this if you make sure it is an obvious fake. Most of these countries allow you to make fun-money with a one-sided print only. This in particular if the note resembles a valid note.
How much is a george v king 1919 coin worth?
Coins were made in South Africa, England, Australia, India, West Africa, East Africa, Canada, and many other places inbetween. Let's just say that there were 20 different coins that featured King George V. These coins were made of Copper, silver, gold, and other metals, as well. Let's say the metal value varied from five cents to $1000. Then, there is the numismatic value. You expect anyone to know?!?
Is a 2010 British Girl Guiding 50 Pence coin rare?
The decimal New Half Penny and Half Penny coins were last issued for circulation in 1983 and were withdrawn from circulation and demonetised in December 1984. 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.
They are neither rare nor valuable.
What is the value of an 1816 British Halfcrown?
A British 1819 sterling silver Halfcrown (KG III), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £500 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £30 to £300 GBP.
A British 1819 sterling silver Halfcrown (KG III)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3,000 GBP.
A British 1819/8 sterling silver Halfcrown (KG III), is considered extremely rare.
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.
