This listing is for one 1960 Great Britain Half Crown Coin, as pictured. Great for a collection, making jewelry or as a gift. Half Crowns are large coins, a little larger than a US half dollar or an older UK 1 Penny.
The half crown was a denomination of British money worth two shillings and sixpence, being one-eighth of a pound. The half crown was first issued in 1549, in the reign of Edward VI. No half crowns were issued in the reign of Mary, but from the reign of Elizabeth I half crowns were issued in every reign except Edward VIII, until the coins were discontinued in 1967. The half crown was demonetised (ahead of other pre-decimal coins) on 1 January 1970, the year before the United Kingdom adopted decimal currency on Decimal Day.
1948 Great Britain Half Crown - King George - 1/2 Crown 1948 United Kingdom HalfCrown Great for Jewelry, birthdays, gifts, or collections
The half crown was a denomination of British money worth two shillings and sixpence, being one-eighth of a pound. The half crown was first issued in 1549, in the reign of Edward VI. No half crowns were issued in the reign of Mary, but from the reign of Elizabeth I half crowns were issued in every reign except Edward VIII, until the coins were discontinued in 1967. The half crown was demonetised (ahead of other pre-decimal coins) on 1 January 1970, the year before the United Kingdom adopted decimal currency on Decimal Day.
1948 Great Britain Half Crown - King George - 1/2 Crown 1948 United Kingdom HalfCrown Great for Jewelry, birthdays, gifts, or collections