The 1937 Crown is a George VI coronation crown issued for his coronation after Edward VIII abdicated. It is a historic commemorative crown, not a modern £5 coin.
1937 Crown specifications
The regular issue is catalogued as 50% silver, weighing 28.28 grams and measuring 38.61 millimetres in diameter. The reverse shows the crowned Royal Arms supported by a lion and a unicorn, rather than the St George and the Dragon design used on many British crowns.
Specialist catalogues record about 418,600 regular pieces and about 26,400 proof pieces. Other references show slightly different totals, so cite the catalogue used and avoid false precision.
How to identify the coin
Check the date, George VI portrait, Royal Arms reverse, edge, weight, diameter and finish. The ordinary coin is 50% silver, not sterling silver. Keep regular and proof examples separate, and do not assume that a polished surface proves a coin is a Proof.
How much is it worth?
Value depends on the issue, grade, surface quality, proof status, authenticity and provenance. Cleaning, edge damage and other alterations can reduce demand.
Do not rely on old online listings, retailer prices or generic unsupported claims. Compare recent completed sales of the exact type and grade, recording the sale date, certification, lot contents and buyer’s premium.
Legal tender
Pre-1990 UK commemorative crowns were redenominated to 25 pence. Royal Mint guidance says that legal-tender status does not require shops or banks to accept a commemorative crown.