George VI 1936 - 1952

In 1946 for the last time ever the Royal Mint struck coins for everyday usage in Silver. Here we offer the Scottish Shilling. It has taken a little while but we have finally enough of these last ever silver coins to offer to our collectors. All coins are struck in 500 fine Silver by the Royal Mint and are the last silver coins ever to be struck for circulation. All 1946 coins are in selected circulated condition.

We have just bought a nice group of high-grade King George VI Silver Shillings. These are the last Silver Shillings ever to be made for circulation. They were made between 1937 and 1946 and there are two reverses, one for England and one for Scotland. The Scottish issue (presented here) was made to honour the King’s wife, Elizabeth Bowes Lyon. The coins are in Extremely Fine or better condition, but as we bought them as a lot, we are going to sell them unchecked. Dates will be as they come out of the bag, but the quality will always be high and they are the last type of Shilling ever to be made in silver for general usage.

Choice Uncirculated.

Choice Uncirculated.

Choice Uncirculated.

Choice Uncirculated.

Choice Uncirculated.

Uncirculated.

Choice Uncirculated.

Choice Uncirculated.

Choice Uncirculated.

It was during the reign of King George VI that all silver was removed from our coinage and replaced with what we use today, cupronickel. But what many collectors do not realise is that the cupronickel coins of George VI in choice condition are much harder to get than choice silver coins of George VI. I recently purchased a group of the 1949 Scottish Shillings, put away in 1949 and they are super! I have classed them Choice Uncirculated and Gem Uncirculated, the worst coin is far superior to what you see on the market and the finest coins are just about as good as you will ever see. A chance to buy a Choice George VI 1949 Scottish cupronickel Shilling at a price that will please you…

Choice Uncirculated.

During the reign of King George VI they issued both silver coins and coins that did not contain silver. We have picked the Shilling because it was during his reign that two different types of shillings were issued, both in silver and cupro-nickel. Here we offer one of each with the English reverse.

During the reign of King George VI they issued both silver coins and coins that did not contain silver. We have picked the Shilling because it was during his reign that two different types of shillings were issued, both in silver and cupro-nickel. Here we offer one of each with the Scottish reverse.

1937 King George VI Coronation Crown. The last crown to be struck in silver for general usage. Very Fine

This Silver Sixpence was issued during World War II in 1942. Believe it or not, during the War, other metals were of more use than silver, so they used silver in our coinage. You have the bare head portrait of King George VI on the obverse and crowned initials on the reverse. If nothing else, this would make an excellent small present for someone getting married. They are in selected circulated condition, struck during World War II and struck in silver.

Choice Uncirculated.

After all the problems of the Monarchy that happened in 1936, George VI has finally crowned King George VI in 1937. The new coins included the 1937 Silver Sixpence, for some reason this date is rather difficult to get. The coins on offer are the 1937 Coronation Sixpence in Fine or better condition. It was the last silver Coronation sixpence to be struck and is difficult to find. Add one to your collection, you just might need it.

Choice Uncirculated.

Choice Uncirculated.

Uncirculated.

Choice Uncirculated.

We have small a hoard of King George VI Silver Sixpences in choice condition. These are the last silver sixpences ever and there is a variety of dates all choice to gem. They make great type coins or if you were born that year, they make great presents. You have the bare head of the King on one side and the crowned cypher on the other side. These coins are in beautiful condition and remember the last silver coins ever were issued in 1946. King George VI was of course H. M. the Queen’s father.

Uncirculated.