In the reign of King George VI our coinage made a drastic change. After World War II, in 1947, they removed all the Silver from our coins. In his Father’s reign (George V) they reduced the silver content from Sterling Silver to only 500 Fine Silver. Now the coins were to be made for the first time in a base metal rather than a precious metal.
In the reign of King George VI our coinage made a drastic change. After World War II, in 1947, they removed all the Silver from our coins. In his Father’s reign (George V) they reduced the silver content from Sterling Silver to only 500 Fine Silver. Now the coins were to be made for the first time in a base metal rather than a precious metal.
This was the highest denomination struck during the Second World War, the Halfcrown or two shillings and sixpence. The Monarch on the coin was our wartime King, George VI. He and his family stayed in London throughout the bombing. You have the bare head of the King on one side and a crowned coat of arms on the other side. They were struck in silver as the base metals were far more useful in the war effort. Each Silver Halfcrown is dated 1940 – exactly 80 years old and they are in Fine condition. They make great gifts for someone born in 1940 or a military collector.
In the reign of King George VI our coinage made a drastic change. After World War II, in 1947, they removed all the Silver from our coins. In his Father’s reign (George V) they reduced the silver content from Sterling Silver to only 500 Fine Silver. Now the coins were to be made for the first time in a base metal rather than a precious metal.
In the reign of King George VI our coinage made a drastic change. After World War II, in 1947, they removed all the Silver from our coins. In his Father’s reign (George V) they reduced the silver content from Sterling Silver to only 500 Fine Silver. Now the coins were to be made for the first time in a base metal rather than a precious metal.
In the reign of King George VI our coinage made a drastic change. After World War II, in 1947, they removed all the Silver from our coins. In his Father’s reign (George V) they reduced the silver content from Sterling Silver to only 500 Fine Silver. Now the coins were to be made for the first time in a base metal rather than a precious metal.
In the reign of King George VI our coinage made a drastic change. After World War II, in 1947, they removed all the Silver from our coins. In his Father’s reign (George V) they reduced the silver content from Sterling Silver to only 500 Fine Silver. Now the coins were to be made for the first time in a base metal rather than a precious metal.
In the reign of King George VI our coinage made a drastic change. After World War II, in 1947, they removed all the Silver from our coins. In his Father’s reign (George V) they reduced the silver content from Sterling Silver to only 500 Fine Silver. Now the coins were to be made for the first time in a base metal rather than a precious metal.
In 1946 for the last time ever the Royal Mint struck coins for everyday usage in Silver. Here we offer the Halfcrown. 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.
80 years ago, in June 1944, the Allied Invasion of Normandy took place. This became known as the D-Day landings. We have on off er some of the last silver halfcrowns of George VI from 1944 in Almost Uncirculated condition. They are 80 years old this year and are made of Sterling Silver. The perfect 80th birthday gift for yourself or loved one, or just a great historic coin to go with your 1944 Florin we offered in 594.
Of course, 1944 is an important date for many reasons largely regarding the events of world war II. At that time our Monarch was King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. Our coinage was still being struck in Silver as this was less useful to the War Effort than cupronickel in producing munitions. The largest denomination struck in 1944 was the Half Crown, Two Shillings and Sixpence. The coins on offer are at the top end of the grading scale and are very nice examples - choice uncirculated. The coins have seen no wear, but of course over the past 74 years they will have toned a little, but then again haven’t we all? Nice coins that will please and delight you.