The value of the 1983 commemorative sterling silver proof set from Bahrain can vary based on factors such as condition, demand, and market trends. Typically, such sets can range from $50 to several hundred dollars. For an accurate assessment, it's best to consult recent auction results or a professional coin dealer. Collectors often consider the set's rarity and historical significance, which can also influence its value.
The British 1972 Silver Wedding Commemorative Crown (25 Pence) coin was issued as a packaged mint uncirculated coin and as a packaged Proof FDC coin. They were also issued as a packaged Proof in sterling silver FDC coin. The coins are identical except for the metal they are made from. The sterling silver coin will have a reference to the fineness of the silver (0.925) on the packaging and possibly a certificate of authenticity enclosed in the packaging.
Most New Zealand silver Proof coins are sterling silver containing 92.5% silver.
Yes, 1887 was Queen Victorias Golden Jubilee year. Five Pound (quintuple Sovereign) gold Two Pound (double Sovereign) gold Sovereign gold Half-Sovereign gold Crown (Five Shillings) sterling silver Double-Florin (Four Shillings) sterling silver Halfcrown (Two Shillings and Sixpence) sterling silver Florin (Two Shillings) sterling silver Shilling sterling silver Sixpence sterling silver Threepence sterling silver There were no Proof bronze coins minted and no Groat (Fourpence). There were also two Proof FDC sets issued - 11 coins Five Pounds to Threepence 7 coins Crown to Threepence
About $50, assuming you have the original case and certificate of authenticity.
Ceteris paribus --- what the market will bear!
The silver content of the 1981 British Royal Wedding commemorative general circulation crown is zero. It is a cupro-nickel coin. No British general circulation coin has had any silver content since 1946. The 1981 silver Proof FDC Crown coin which was sold in a case, has a 92.5% silver content.
Most New Zealand "Proof" One Dollar coins from 1974 onwards are made from sterling silver. Those that are not made from silver are made from an aluminium-bronze alloy. If they are made from silver, it should be stated on the packaging they are sold in.
The 1993 Proof Thomas Jefferson 250thAnniversary commemorative silver dollar was issued as proof & uncirculated. Both have the same retail value of $19.00.
British coins struck and dated 1877 include the - Sovereign (22 carat gold) Half-Sovereign (22 carat gold) Halfcrown (sterling silver) Florin (sterling silver)(dated mdccclxxvii in Roman numerals in lieu of 1877) Shilling (sterling silver) Sixpence (sterling silver) Threepence (sterling silver) Penny (bronze) Halfpenny (bronze) Farthing (bronze)(minted as a proof coin only, not for circulation) Last but not least, the Maundy set of sterling silver coins including 4d, 3d, 2d and 1d (not for circulation).
Assuming you refer to the 1981 British 25 Pence coin (Crown), it is made from a copper-nickel alloy. If you have a sterling silver Proof coin, it will state somewhere on the packaging that the coin is made from sterling silver.
it's just a common Eisenhower not a commemorative coin and none of the bicentennial dollars made for general circulation have any silver or are worth more than face value. Only Proof and collectors coins sold from the US Mint are worth more.
"Pure" silver coins were never minted in Britain. The closest to pure silver used in coins is sterling silver which is 92.5% silver usually alloyed with copper. Sterling silver coins were last issued for general circulation in 1919 and 1920, beyond 1919/1920 the coins were debased to 50% silver. The Royal Mint still produces Proof and bullion coins (not for general circulation) which are made from sterling silver, but this is reflected in the price you pay for them.