British Coins

A British 1724 copper Halfpenny (George [I]), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £30 to £625 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.

It does not seem that any Bank of England banknotes were introduced in 1752.

1725 seems to be the year for the first issue of many notes including the £20, £30, £40, £50 and £100 banknotes.

The £60, £70, £80, £200, £300, £500 and £1,000 banknotes were first issued on unspecified dates between 1725 and 1745.

The £10 and £15 banknotes were first issued in 1759.

The £1, £2 , £5 and £25 banknotes were first issued in various years from 1765 to 1797.

There are two possibilities-

A Sovereign which is 22.05 mm in diameter. St.George and dragon on reverse.

A Half-Sovereign which is 19.3 mm in diameter. Crowned shield on reverse.

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The current British Penny (1992 to present) is -

20.3mm in diameter (radius = 10.15mm) and is 1.65mm thick (height).

Volume = Height x Pi (Radius x Radius)

Volume = 1.65 x 3.14 (10.15 x 10.15)

Therefore the volume is a smidgeon greater than 534 cubic mm.

The phrase "VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP" is mostly abbreviated from Latin. The literal definition is - "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India". This expression and variations of it appear on the obverse of all pre-decimal coins of all British Empire/Commonwealth countries. The expression identifies the reigning Monarch of the period, in this case, Queen Victoria. It does not identify the country or the denomination of the coin. The equivalent phrase for Queen Victoria's successor, King Edward VII, is - "EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP". The literal definition is - "Edward VII by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India". The phrase varies as the Monarch and the gender of the Monarch changes, and as the circumstances of the British Empire/Commonwealth changes.

As a general rule, and other than for the odd error coin, there are no rare British decimal coins.

There were many non-circulating coins minted as "Proof FDC" which would have bought by collectors when they were released, but they are not especially rare either.

1617 falls into James I second coinage period from 1604 to 1619.

Depending on the condition of the coin and what mint marks are on it, it could get anything from £70 to £250 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.

Current Bank of England banknotes are of the following denominations -

Five Pounds

Ten Pounds

Twenty Pounds

Fifty Pounds

There are no current plans to introduce a higher denomination banknote.

Such a coin does not exist.

The only two years Australia issued a Crown (Five Shilling) coin was 1937 and 1938.

A British 1852 (mdccclii) sterling silver Florin (Two Shillings)(Victoria), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £400 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £18 to £175 GBP.

A British 1852 (mdccclii) sterling silver Florin (Two Shillings)(Victoria)(Roman numerals)(Proof FDC), could fetch up to £2,000 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.

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 Pounds.

A British 1998 bimetallic Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(edge - STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £4 GBP.

A British 1998 bimetallic Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(edge - STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6 GBP.

A British 1998 Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(edge - STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS)(Proof in silver FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £32 GBP.

A British 1998 Two Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(edge - STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS)(Proof piedfort in silver FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £50 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.

You are asking about a Half Penny (KM#882) from Great Britain. It is bronze and measures 25.5mm in diameter. The front bears a portrait of King George VI (facing left), with the words "GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX FIDEI DEF" (abbreviated Latin for "George the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of All Britons and Defender of the Faith") around it. The back has an image of the three-masted sailing ship "The Golden Hind", with the words "HALF PENNY" above and the year "1952" below. 33,278,000 such coins were produced in 1952, the last year of the King's reign (although he died on February 6, 1952, British coins continued to be produced with his portrait through the end of 1952, as is traditional when a monarch dies).

According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is worth about US$0.10 in Fine condition, US$0.25 in Very Fine condition, US$1.00 in Extremely Fine condition, and US$10.00 in Uncirculated condition. A few were also produced in Proof condition for collectors; these are valued at about US$850.00 each.

The Bank of England advises that Bank of England bank notes are only legal tender in England and Wales.

Bank of England bank notes "might" be accepted in Scotland or Northern Ireland, but there is no obligation on any Scottish or Northern Ireland trader or bank to accept them.

You can pick these up for a pound or two if in top condition

A British 1911 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (George V)(minted in London - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £95 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £70 GBP.

A British 1911 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (George V)(Proof FDC)(minted in London - no mintmark), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £300 GBP.

A British 1911 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (George V)(minted in Perth - mintmark = P), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £275 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £80 to £140 GBP.

A British 1911 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (George V)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £100 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £70 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 2004 Five Pence coin (Proof), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3 GBP.

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 Five Pence.

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

The H.M. Treasury issued a One Pound note in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1914 to 1927 featuring George V.

Any valuation would depend on the condition, serial number and the name of the Secretary to the Treasury.

At Britains conversion to decimal currency, the new coinage was referred to as "New Pence" to distinguish it from the old currency. The new coins included 1/2, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25 and 50 New Pence. From 1982 onwards, the word 'New" was dropped.

A British 2 Pence coin minted in 1991 is worth 2 Pence, unless it is a mint uncirculated or Proof coin, both types of which will be packaged to protect the condition and finish of the coins.

It was the spiralling price of copper around 2006 that made copper based coins, such as the pre-1992 1 Penny and 2 Pence coins, more valuable, due only to their high copper content.

The Royal Mint advises -Under Section 10 of the 1971 Coinage Act - no person shall, except under the authority of a licence granted by the Treasury, melt down or break up any metal coin which is currently in circulation in the United Kingdom.

A British 1918 sterling silver Threepence (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £12 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £1 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.

All British general circulation Two Pound coins are made from a nickel-brass alloy.

If your Proof coin is gold, it will say so on the box it came in, and it will possibly also have a certificate of authenticity with the coin.

The fact that your gold coin would have cost a few hundred pounds to purchase originally will also be a good indicator.

One Shilling GBP in 1830 had the purchasing power of about £3.40 GBP today.

NOTE - This conversion is the result of many calculations for which I cannot take credit. The resulting answer takes into account many variables and should only be regarded as an approximation.

A British 1821 (George IV) Sixpence, uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £300 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £10 to £95 GBP.

A British 1821 (George IV) Sixpence (BRITANNIAR), circulated but still in good condition, might fetch anything from £75 to £700 GBP.

A British 1821 (George IV) Sixpence (Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £550 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.

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 1994 cupro-nickel 50 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II)(50th Anniv of Normandy landings on D-Day), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2 GBP.

A British 1994 cupro-nickel 50 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II)(50th Anniv of Normandy landings on D-Day)(specimen in presentation folder), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3 GBP.

A British 1994 cupro-nickel 50 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II)(50th Anniv of Normandy landings on D-Day)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP.

A British 1994 50 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II)(50th Anniv of Normandy landings on D-Day)(Proof in silver FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £30 GBP.

A British 1994 50 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II)(50th Anniv of Normandy landings on D-Day)(Proof piedfort in silver FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £40 GBP.

A British 1994 50 Pence coin (heptagonal)(Elizabeth II)(50th Anniv of Normandy landings on D-Day)(Proof in gold FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £700 GBP.

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

Ten Shillings GBP in 1892 had the purchasing power of about £36.20 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.