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Silver Coin Edge
I am a dedicated stacker of pre 1947 “real” coinage. I fully agree that owning plenty of 1920s, 30s and WW2 coinage is an awesome way of owning a bit of history. During the second world war, the royal mint melted down vaste quantities of pre 1920 sterling silver coinage and restruck it as 50% coinage. Wartime demanded recycling! Wartime production was massive as well, due to demand for hard cash. 20 million Half Crowns were struck a year on average during the war, including 1946. Then the royal mint more or less secretly went bankrupt: complete debasement was rather abrupt in 1947. Loads of Wartime issue coinage in very fine condition can be bought for spot price. The beautiful coins are basically a bonus. Modern bullion coins are overpriced and overrated.
Rule Britannia
Where do you buy for spot price
Ash Stubbings
I personally love to collect these types of coins simply because of the history behind them. I also like to photograph them, so the more signs of wear they have, the better! Makes the photos more interesting in my opinion. I’m showing my ignorance here, but what is ‘stacking’? I’m new to the hobby!
Silver Coin Edge
Stacking is the process of hoarding precious metals as an investment for the future, rather than putting your money in a bank. You might buy silver bars, bullion coins, or large quantities of half silver pre 1947 circulated Half Crowns and store them away for sale in later years. The idea is that the price of Silver will go up with time and your investment will increase in value. Buying gold as bullion, such as spot price Sovereigns, is normally done as a short to medium term investment. Silver is a long time investment. Whats great about stacking, is that you physically own the precious metals yourself.
Silver Coin Edge
As someone so interested in History, and as a stacker and coin collector, I have amassed 3 canvas bank bags full of pre 1947 circulated Half Crowns, Florins and one shilling peices. Most date from WW2 and the 1930s, with a bit of 1920s. Its possible to buy this style of historical constitutional silver for spot price. I have a lot of very good condition coins in this stack, bought for spot price, and its awesome to rummage through them and think about their stories if they could tell you. Its far better value than overpriced, shiny, modern silver bullion coins.
Ricardo Wiggett
I can see these getting back into circulation in the “informal” economy (system D). They are more durable for everyday use than the “fine silver” (99,9% Ag) Britannias, which are soft and pure and need protective casings.
Last & First
When Iwas a child I was taken to another country by my mum (her homeland) while I was there I found it difficult. The one thing I loved doing was looking at the old coins she had most were heavily worn away but if my memories are right they dated from late 1800’s (all copper).
Fast forward … They were stolen from me. I adored them coins, Sh!t happens.
PreciousMetalinvest
I think I’ve got a few of these saved away since I was a kid (inherited someone’s piggy bank & the coin collecting started from there) … wished I looked into this earlier.. have been hoarding the copper pennies in my change
UK Guitar Yogi
can you show a ping test of the pre 1947 british 0.500 silver coins please? cant find one on youtube many thanks
SensaiMan
Thanks for sharing your helpful information, I shall have to look at the shillings, two shilling and half crown coins that I have. Keep up the good work 🙂
Silver Addiction
I love collecting “foreign” silver. I love the history behind them plus it’s something different than what everyone else has. I’m in the U.S.
Digital Design and Innovation
Am I hearing this word correctly: “copper” ?
Sin Johnson
Do u mind telling us the content of silver in the half crown ??
Phil Pots
I’m still trying to find half decent condition 1887 1888 double florin.. love historic coins but can’t have to many, for me anything after 1920 is to much bulk..2 years to late, my bad……….
Collector Guy
1919 was still full silver
Manuela Rita
May be only 50% silver, but they are wonderful. Each coin is a piece of History and the period between the wars with all it`s changes is a very rich one. Lovely coins!
ladimirCHA
So what is last year of produce of silver coins for circulayion in UK? 1946 or 1947?