Pre-Decimal Silver Coins · Sell With Us
Pre-Decimal UK Silver Coins — What Are They Worth?
Old shillings, florins, and half-crowns contain real silver. We tell you exactly what each type is worth and pay up to 95% of the live silver price.
Up to 95%
of spot price paid
Pre-1920
92.5% silver coins
1920–1947
50% silver coins
Free
returns if you decline
Live Silver Price
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per troy oz
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Spot Value Estimate
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Estimate uses 50% purity (standard 1920–1947 coins). Pre-1920 coins are 92.5% silver — worth considerably more.
Request a Free Pack →Millions of pre-decimal UK coins are sitting in piggy banks, old tins, and inherited collections — and many of them contain real silver. Pre-1920 coins are 92.5% silver. Pre-1947 coins are 50% silver. We tell you exactly what you have, test everything individually, and pay 95% of the live silver spot price.
How It Works
Request Your Free Pack
We post a fully insured, tracked freepost envelope — no cost and no commitment. Mix your coins freely.
Post Your Coins
Package your pre-decimal coins securely and post to us. All coins are insured from the moment they arrive at our facility.
Accept or Decline
Firm offer within 24 hours. We separate by type and silver content. Accept for same-day payment — or free return.
What We Buy
Common Questions
Which pre-decimal coins contain silver?
UK coins dated before 1947 are 50% silver (500 fine). Coins from 1920–1946 (shillings, florins, half-crowns, crowns) are 50% silver. Pre-1920 coins are 92.5% silver — significantly more valuable per gram. Coins from 1947 onwards are copper-nickel with no silver.
How do I know the date if the coin is worn?
Send them anyway — we can often read worn dates under magnification, and even unreadable coins can be tested for silver content by XRF. Worn silver is still silver.
Are pre-1920 coins worth more?
Considerably. Pre-1920 coins are 92.5% silver compared to 50% for 1920–1947 coins. Older coins like Victorian crowns can also carry collector premiums in good condition.
What about commemorative crowns?
Post-1947 commemorative crowns are generally copper-nickel with no silver value. Pre-1947 crowns are 50% silver. We test and explain each type clearly.
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Find Out What Your Pre-Decimal Silver Is Worth
Free valuation. Transparent pricing by coin type. No pressure to accept.