Coins for collectors - Circulated British 1949 Half Crown Coin/Great Britain

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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.

The amount of silver varied from 92.5% between 1816 and 1919, and 50% from 1920 to 1946. The impact of the First and Second World Wars meant that it was no longer economically viable to continue to use precious metals for the production of coins, as reserves were much more important during these times.Outstanding quality coin keyrings made from genuine, highly polished Half Crowns minted in 1949. Whether the recipient of your gift was born or married in 1949 and you are shopping for a 74th birthday or anniversary gift, or it was a very special year for another reason, these keyrings make a very thoughtful and personalised gift. George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows. Are you looking for 74th birthday ideas? Or maybe an anniversary present? We’ve got the perfect keepsake gift for you…

King George V 1910–1936: silver half crown, sterling silver (92½% silver) until 1919, then 50% silver. Values of Coins of the UK - Thirty Pence or Halfcrown Values of Coins of England and Great Britain ('Coins of the UK') by Tony Clayton

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Commonwealth of England: Oliver Cromwell silver half crowns were issued. During the years 1656 and 1658 milled half crowns were issued of Oliver Cromwell. The half crown has taken on many different designs and compositions throughout its extensive history. This variance is what makes the half crown so collectable, there are many different versions which can appeal to many different people. King Charles II 1663–1685: silver half crowns were issued, and this period saw the end of the hammered issue of half crowns. The British half crown was a denomination of sterling coinage worth 1⁄ 8 of one pound, or two shillings and six pence (abbreviated " 2/6", familiarly " two and six"), or 30 (old) pence. 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 that of Edward VIII, until the coins were discontinued in 1970.

For anniversaries, the coins used were minted in the same year as their vowels were exchanged in 1949, the coins have stood the test of time just like any loving marriage. In Memory Jewellery In this article, we’ll explore the history of the half crown and give some examples of how much they can be worth. History of the Half Crown

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They are also a sentimental gift which are often given as personalised wedding favours. Why gift Coin Keyrings? You can expect to pay anywhere from a few quid to well into the hundreds of pounds for an example from this era, depending on condition and the year of mintage. Edward VII Half Crown Queen Elizabeth I: gold half crowns were issued again. At the end of the reign silver half crowns were issued. Half crowns were first issued around 1549 in gold or silver. It was then issued by the majority of Monarchs (plus Oliver Cromwell) all the way through to Elizabeth II. The last standard mintage was in 1967 and the coin was officially demonetised in 1970, one year before full decimalisation. A proof half crown was released in 1970.