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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Is There A £100 Note?
Ask anyone to name the largest Uk banknote denomination and they’ll say the £50 note without hesitation, but is there a £100 note? There are in fact two types of £100 notes – one issued in Scotland that was first issued in 1727 and one in Northern Ireland that was issued in 2005. This topic...
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NHS 50p: How Much Is It Worth And Is It Rare?
The 1998 NHS 50p coin is a 50p coin dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of the formation of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948, which was created as part of the social reform following World War 2 and is entirely funded by taxation – but how much is the coin worth today? The 1998...
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The Battle of Hastings 50p
Since writing this article last year, the price of the Battle of Hastings 50p has changed significantly. Since the infamous eBay sale of £63,100.00 last year, the prices were heavily inflated for a while but that seems to have settled down now. As such, we’ve updated the average values accordingly. According to the most recent...
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A guide to the Pre-Decimal Penny
The pre-decimal penny was a coin that was issued between 1707 and 1970, before its replacement after decimalisation by the ‘new’ decimal one pence. At the time of its mintage, the pound was split into 20 shillings each worth 12 pence, so one penny was essentially 1/240 of a pound. Before the pre-decimal penny, there...
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1918 Representation of the People Act 50p: Is It Worth Anything Or Rare?
The 1918 Representation of the People’s Act 50p was introduced in 2018 and is an iconic 50p that you will have no doubt come across in your change. But how much is it worth today, and is it even rare? According to an average value taken from confirmed sold listings on eBay, the coin is...
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How Much Is A Crown Worth Today?
A crown is a coin that was in circulation between 1707 and 1965 in the UK that had a face value of five shillings, which translates to 25 pence in today’s money. From the end of the 19th century, the crown became more of a commemorative coin, and this is still the case today. It’s...
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How Much is a Sixpence Worth Today?
The sixpence was first used by the British Empire in 1551 and has undergone several changes over the years. Remaining a key part of the UK’s currency system until Decimal Day, the coin was finally withdrawn from circulation in 1980. Despite this, the sixpence continues to play a part in British tradition and is involved...
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