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The last British Halfcrown coin made from sterling silver was minted in 1919, they were subsequently debased to 50% silver due to the huge increases in the price of silver after World War 1.
The last British general circulation coin of any denomination made from 50% silver was minted in 1946. All subsequent "silver" coins were made from a copper-nickel alloy.
Britain needed the silver to pay off war loans made by the USA.
The trend away from silver coinage was a world wide one during the 20th century.
The British Halfcrown coin was withdrawn from circulation in 1971 at Britains change over to decimal currency, and demonetised a short time later.
Any other Commonwealth country using a Halfcrown coin, had ceased to do so in the preceding years.
The last British Halfcrown was issued in 1967 and the coin was demonetised on the 1st of January, 1970, ahead of Decimal Day.
The British Halfcrown coin did not have a decimal equivalent and was withdrawn from circulation in 1971.
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What is the silver content of an 1845 British Halfcrown?
All British Halfcrown coins, up to but not including 1920, were made from sterling silver (92.5% silver).
Is a 1961 British Halfcrown made from silver?
Until 1919, the Halfcrown coin was made from 92.5% silver. From 1920 to 1946, the Halfcrown coin was made from 50% silver. From 1947 to their last minting in 1970, the Halfcrown coin was made from a copper and nickel alloy.
What is the silver fineness of an 1881 British Halfcrown?
All British Halfcrown coins from 1816 up to and including 1919 were made from sterling silver or .925 fineness.
Is there such a thing as an 1819 British brass Halfcrown?
No. All British Halfcrown coins prior to 1919 were made of almost pure silver. In 1947, all British silver coins were from then on, made of cupro-nickel.
What are the dimensions of an 1887 British Halfcrown?
All British Halfcrown coins from 1816 to 1901 inclusive are made from sterling silver, are 32 mm in diameter and weigh 14.1 grams.
Is a 1950 British Halfcrown made from silver?
No. No circulating British coin has contained any silver since 1946. From 1947 onwards, all British general circulation "silver" coins are made from a copper-nickel alloy.
What is the silver content of an Irish Halfcrown?
The Irish Halfcrown coin contained 75% silver alloyed with 25% copper from 1928 to 1943. The next Irish Halfcrown to be minted was the 1951 coin which, due to increases in the cost of silver, were made from a copper-nickel alloy until the last minting in 1967.
What is the composition of a 1951 British Halfcrown?
All British Halfcrown coins minted from 1949 to 1967 inclusive are made from copper nickel alloy.
What is the metallic composition of a 1961 British Halfcrown?
All British Halfcrown coins minted from 1947 to 1967 inclusive are made from copper nickel alloy.
What is the ASW of a 1918 British half crown coin?
Since the Recoinage Act of 1816 until 1919, all British Halfcrown coins were made from sterling silver with an Actual Silver Weight (ASW) of 0.4205 ounces.
What is the weight of a Halfcrown coin with 8.0 mm diameter?
The smallest coin ever produced for circulation by the Royal Mint was 11mm in diameter. The British Halfcrown coin was 32mm in diameter and weighed 14.1 to 14.14 grams when it was made from silver and 14.2 grams when it was made from cupro-nickel.
When was the last half crown made with silver?
The last year British sixpences, shillings, florins, and half crowns were made with silver was 1946.
