British Coins

Coins from the British Caribbean Territories, which is a financial federation of Caribbean countries included -

Barbados, St. Kitts, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Montserrat, British Virgin Islands, Trinidad & Tobago and British Guyana.

The British Caribbean Territories existed as a monetary union from 1950 to 1965 and was replaced by the East Caribbean Territories in 1965, which in turn was replaced by the East Caribbean States in 1981.

All three incarnations were under British rule or British Adminstration.

A British 1832 22 carat gold Sovereign (William IV)(nose to second "N" of BRITANNIAR), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,350 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £375 to £1,600 GBP.

A British 1832 22 carat gold Sovereign (William IV)(Proof FDC)(nose to second "N" of BRITANNIAR), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £7,500 GBP.

A British 1832 22 carat gold Sovereign (William IV)(nose to second "I" of BRITANNIAR), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,250 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £350 to £1,450 GBP. (CAUTION - This coin is known to have been counterfeited).

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.

In some cultures it used to be common practice to sting coins together to use them at a higher denomination.

Someone for example could string ten 10c coins together to make one unit of their currency. Keeping them together like this makes them easier to use and keep track of.

...Post a new question including the denomination. All you've done is told us you have a coin struck in the UK (or the commonwealth) in 1917. Prices vary wildly depending on the denomination of the coin.

A British 1908 bronze Halfpenny (Edward VII), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £55 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £1 to £12 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 you have told us is that you have a British coin or a coin from any of the 50 plus British Empire/Commonwealth countries issued in the reign of George V.

"Georgivs v Britt omn rex et ind imp" is abbreviated Latin for the Kings many titles and means - "George V, King of all Britain and Emperor of India".

You need to give us the year and denomination, along with an estimate of the condition of the coin in order for us to give you an estimation of value.

The Bank of England did issue £500 notes between 1725 and 1943. They remained legal tender until April 1945, although they are still valid notes which can be exchanged by the Bank of England for modern notes. Because of their rarity, they are worth considerably more than £500.

The highest value current English note is £50. Scotland and Northern Ireland both produce £100 notes - which are the highest value legal tender Pound Sterling notes.

Any bank should be able to take the old style £20 notes and replace them with the new ones.

The Bank of England advises -

All Bank of England notes from which legal tender status has been withdrawn remain payable at face value forever at the Bank of England in London. Any such notes may be presented for payment either in person during business hours, or sent to us by post.

Unfortunately though, you may have to take or send them to the Bank Of England in Threadneedle Street, London, to be changed up as unless you are a customer of a general bank they are likely to refuse changing them up. They usually ask you to pay them into your account.

The British 2 New Pence coin was "invented" by the Royal Mint, with an obverse design by Arnold Machin and a reverse design by Christopher Ironside. 1,454,856,250 coins were minted in 1970 for release on "Decimal Day" on the 15th of February, 1971.

A British 1879 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(crowned shield)(S below wreath - minted in Sydney), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,200 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £250 GBP.

A British 1879 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St. George)(horse with long tail - minted in London), circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £350 to £2,500 GBP.

A British 1879 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St. George)(horse with long tail - M below head - minted in Melbourne), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £1,000 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from bullion value to £195 GBP.

A British 1879 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St. George)(horse with medium tail - M below head - minted in Melbourne), 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 bullion value to £200 GBP.

A British 1879 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St. George)(horse with short tail - M below head - minted in Melbourne), is considered to be extremely rare.

A British 1879 22 carat gold Sovereign (Victoria)(St. George)(horse with long tail - S below wreath - minted in Sydney), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £3,250 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £165 to £1,250 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.

A 1920 British Penny is the same design as all British pennies issued from 1911 to 1926.

The Penny is made from bronze, is 30.81mm in diameter and weighs 9.45 grams.

The obverse has King George V with beard and moustache with the words - "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA BRITT REX FID DEF IND IMP" which is mostly abbreviated from Latin.

The literal definition is - "George V by the Grace of God, King of the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India".

The reverse has the seated female warrior Britannia wearing a helmet, carrying a trident and shield, who is personifying Great Britain. There may be minor differences to the figure of Britannia over successive years.

The words ONE PENNY and the year also appear on the reverse.

See the link below for a picture.

It's the slang term for a British 2-penny coin. The pronunciation of "two pence" gradually elided into "tuppence".

A British 1916 22 carat gold Half-Sovereign (George V)(minted in Sydney - mintmark = S), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £80 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, bullion value.

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.

"Victorian times" covers a 64 year period from 1837 to 1901, so we will pick 1850.

One Shilling GBP in 1850 had the purchasing power of about £3.83 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.

The mintmark, if one exists, will be on the reverse of the coin above the date and below the horses rear hoof.

Royal Mint London - no mintmark

Ottawa Mint - C

Melbourne Mint - M

Perth Mint - P

Sydney Mint - S

Both the Farthing and the Sixpence are part of the old redundant British currency.

The Farthing was a quarter of a penny, therefore there were 24 Farthings in a Sixpence.

There was no 1977 British One Pound coin minted. The first general circulation One Pound coins was minted in 1983.

Have another look. Queen Victoria died in 1901 and there was no 1956 British penny minted.

The Royal Mint produced no Penny coins from 1773 to 1775 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.

It might be worth hanging onto as a conversation piece, to show what a real 1943 copper cent might look like, but since it's plated it's considered to be an altered coin and has no value above 1 cent.

A British 5 Pence in 1973 had the purchasing power of about £0.40 GBP today.

1903-S is a common date for $5 gold pieces. In circulated condition, it's worth about $120 A nice uncirculated coin is worth $300-$600

ANOTHER ANSWER:

ACTUALLY, This coin is worth far more than $120 circulated. at current gold prices this coin is worth EASILY $240.

If it's in FAIR shape, you can get $300 for it.

A Guernsey 1858 copper Eight Doubles coin (five berries on branch), 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 £20 to £125 GBP.

A Guernsey 1858 copper Eight Doubles coin (five berries on branch)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £300 GBP.

A Guernsey 1858 copper Eight Doubles coin (four berries on branch), 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 £30 to £150 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.

No coin is effected by changes in any other coin.

The British Sovereign coinage is unaffected by changes in the exchange rate of the British Pound (GBP).

A Bank of England 1967 One Pound note (Serial R26B 619427 - J. S. Fforde)(Series C - green), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch anything up to £15 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything up to £8 GBP.

A Bank of England 1967 One Pound note (Serial K74Z 009801 - J. S. Fforde)(Series C - green), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch anything up to £10 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything up to £4 GBP.

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