Are 1977 Jubilee Crowns Worth Anything?
If you’re in possession of a 1977 Jubilee crown, you’ll be eager to find out just how much they’re worth. Although these coins can be purchased relatively cheaply at the moment, there are certain factors that can increase their value. On eBay, 1977 Jubilee crown coins sell for an average of £1.42. Silver proof versions...
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How Much Do UK Coins Weigh?
British coins are all minted by the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Wales. Before decimalisation, twelve pence made a shilling, and twenty of these shillings made up a pound, but on the 15th of February, 1971, this all changed when decimalisation was introduced, dividing the pound note into 100 new pence. Today there are eight different...
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Florence Nightingale £2 Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?
The Florence Nightingale £2 commemorates one of the most important women in British history and celebrates the excellent quality of care provided by nurses to this day. Having been released into circulation in 2010, collectors have had plenty of time to get their hands on this coin, but is the Florence Nightingale £2 coin rare...
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What To Do With Your Old Coins And Banknotes
Currency within the UK changes fairly frequently leading to coins and banknotes being taken out of circulation. When this happens, the Bank of England will usually give a set time period for people to exchange their old currency for the new coins or notes that are being released. But what happens if you miss this...
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How Much Is A 10-Shilling Note Worth?
The 10-shilling note was introduced in 1928 due to the mounting pressure on gold reserves due to World War 1; but how much is a 10-shilling note worth today? In 2022, 10-shilling notes sell for around £3.50 on average according to values on eBay but this can vary greatly depending on the condition of the...
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How Many 50p Coins are There? 2022 Complete Guide
Since being released into the UK’s currency system in 1969 as part of decimalisation, the reverse of the 50p coin has seen many different designs. The coin has become synonymous with the commemoration of important British figures and historical moments. With over 70 individual designs, the 50p coin is highly collectable and the British public...
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How to get uncirculated coins UK
The best place to buy uncirculated coins in the UK is from the Royal Mint, based in Wales, which produces many coins in brilliant uncirculated(BU) condition. The Royal Mint is also in charge of producing all coinage for the United Kingdom, and if you’re more interested in circulating coins you can check out our blog...
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How much is a shilling worth?
From our research, shillings can vary greatly in price depending on the mint year of the coin, condition and a variety of other factors. For example, George III shilling’s have sold for anywhere from just under £1 to over £100 in the last month alone on eBay, and this is just one type of shilling....
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How Much Is A 1983 New Two Pence Worth?
A 1983 two pence coin with the inscription ‘NEW PENCE’ is very rare, but just how much are these coins worth today to collectors? According to our research, the coin sells for around £1,000 when listed on eBay, and there are very few other places (if any) that offer the coin for sale. Auctions offer...
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The William Shakespeare £2 Coins: How Much Are They Really Worth?
To commemorate the 400th Anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death the Royal Mint produced 3 different Shakespeare £2 coin designs that entered circulation in 2016. These designs included the Comedies, Histories and Tragedies designs. Want to know how much the coins are worth and how rare they really are? Read the rest of this article to find...
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A Guide to the Olympic 50p Coins
Welcome to the Ultimate Guide to the 2012 Olympics 50p coins. We’ve ordered the 50p coins from lowest mintage to highest, to give you an idea of which of them are the rarest! Released in 2011, there are 29 Olympic 50p coins dedicated to the various sports that took place at the Olympics. Use our...
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Is It Illegal To Melt Coins In The UK?
You would be surprised how many people consider melting coins, specifically older coins that contain silver, in order to make a profit – but is it illegal to melt coins in the UK or are these people within their rights? According to the Uk Coinage Act of 1971, it is illegal to melt any UK...
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