British Crown Coins: Types, Values and Identification
A British crown can refer to several different coins and commemorative issues. The denomination and date alone are not enough to establish a value. What affects a crown’s value? Check the date, monarch, design, metal, finish, condition and whether the coin is a circulating-era issue or a commemorative crown. Silver and Proof examples must be...
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How Much Do UK Coins Weigh?
The current UK coins used in everyday change weigh from 3.25g for a 5p to 12g for a £2. The table below gives the Royal Mint specifications for the eight circulating denominations. Denomination Weight (g) Diameter (mm) Thickness (mm) 1p 3.56 20.3 1.65 2p 7.12 25.9 2.03 5p 3.25 18.0 1.70 10p 6.50 24.5 1.85...
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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...
READHow 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? Face Value and Collecting
A shilling was a pre-decimal British unit worth 12 old pence. There were 20 shillings in one pound, so a pound contained 240 old pence. How much is a shilling in today’s money? At the basic decimal conversion, one shilling equals 5 pence. Britain changed from 20 shillings to 100 new pence in 1971. This...
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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...
READIs It Illegal To Melt Coins In The UK?
In the UK, you need authority under a Treasury licence to melt down or break up a metal coin that is currently in use in the UK, or that stopped being current on or after 16 May 1969. That is the rule in section 10 of the Coinage Act 1971. This page is a plain-English...
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