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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Is A 1902 Edward VII Crown Worth Anything?

If you’re in possession of a 1902 Edward VII crown coin there’s no doubt you’ll want to know how much it’s worth and whether the coin is rare or not. A 1902 Edward VII crown is considered to be very rare, and if you have one of the regular silver versions coins it is worth ... Read more

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Is A 1971 UK New Penny Worth Anything?

Decimalisation saw the introduction of several new coins into the currency system – one of these being the new one penny – but is a 1971 UK new penny worth anything today, and are they sought after? Unfortunately, the mintage for the 1971 one pence coin was the largest for any year, making the coin ... Read more

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Is A 1967 Halfpenny Worth Today?

Prior to decimalisation in 1971, several coins were stripped of their legal tender status and the pre-decimal halfpenny was one of them – but how much is a 1967 halfpenny worth today? You can expect to pay between £0.20 and £1.00 for a 1967 halfpenny, but this can vary depending on where you purchase the ... Read more

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

How Much Is A 1943 Halfpenny Worth Today?

The value of a 1943 halfpenny depends greatly on the condition of the example, but how much is a 1943 halfpenny worth today if you wanted to sell one right away? For a good condition example, a 1943 halfpenny will sell for around £1. If your coin is in almost perfect condition it can be ... Read more

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Queen Victoria 1887 Crown Coin: Is It Worth Anything?

The Queen Victoria 1887 Crown coin was issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria’s reign; but how much is one of the coins worth today? The value for a Queen Victoria Crown coin varies greatly depending on the grading of the coin. Still, you can expect a decent condition version of the coin ... Read more

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

1971 50p Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

If you’ve come across a 1971 50p coin you may be wondering if the coin is rare, and potentially how much it is worth to sell. Depending on the condition of the coin you can expect to sell a 1971 50p coin for between £10 and £20 according to the latest values on eBay in ... Read more

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

1953 Coronation Crown Coin: Is It Rare Or Worth Anything?

In June 1953 Elizabeth II acceded to the throne to become Queen, and to mark this special occasion a crown coin was minted; but how much is the coin worth today, and is it rare? You can expect to pay around £3.30 for an uncirculated 1953 Coronation crown according to the latest values on eBay ... Read more

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Festival Of Britain 1951 Crown: How Much Is It Really Worth?

The Festival of Britain 1951 Crown is an incredibly interesting coin, but how much is it worth today and are there any different versions of it? For regular versions of the coin, you can expect to pay around £5.89 according to the latest values on eBay. However, there are a few different versions of the ... Read more

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

1972 Silver Wedding Crown Coin: Is It Worth Anything Or Rare?

The 1972 Silver Wedding crown was minted the year after decimalisation to commemorate the Silver Anniversary of the Royal Wedding between Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh; but how much is the coin worth today? For uncirculated cupro-nickel versions of the coin, you can expect to pay around £1.37 according to ... Read more

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Why Are Some UK Coins Magnetic?

Every person knows the old trick of hanging a magnet over some spare change to see which coins get picked up, but why are some UK coins magnetic and is there a hidden reason behind it? Why Are They Magnetic? Its science! The only benefit to a coin being magnetic is that maybe vending machines could ... Read more

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Written by Joe Trewick January 13, 2023

Castle Rushen Clock 20p: What Is It Worth Today?

The Castle Rushen Clock 20p is a peculiar coin that you may run across in the UK despite the fact that it isn’t in circulation there, but how much is it worth and is it rare? While there are several dates for the Castle Rushen Clock 20p, you can expect to pay between £1.00 and ... Read more

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Written by Joe Trewick January 9, 2023

A Guide To The Groat

The Groat is an interesting coin that was first minted under Kind Edward I. Learn all about the coin and its history in this guide today. What is a Groat Coin Worth Today? If you can find one that has not been turned into pieces of jewelry, expect to pay a minimum of about £0.99 with ... Read more

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