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April 13, 2026
Half Farthing 1828 to 1856 - Price Guide and values
The coins were minted in copper for use in British Ceylon in various years between 1828 and 1856, and as a bronze proof coin in 1868. In 1842, they were also declared legal tender in the United Kingdom. Half farthings were demonetised along with all other British copper coins on 31 December 1869.
April 10, 2026
Shilling 1816 to 1901 - Price Guide and values
The Royal Mint undertook a massive recoinage programme in 1816, with large quantities of gold and silver coin being minted. Previous issues of silver coinage had been irregular, and the last issue, minted in 1787, was not intended for issue to the public. New silver coinage was to be of .925.
April 7, 2026
Penny 1971 to 2026 - Specifications and features added
Before the Royal Arms, the reverse design on the penny was a crowned portcullis, heavy castle gate made of metal strips that form a grid often found in medieval fortifications, surrounded by chains was chosen. The first copper-plated steel 1p coins were struck in 1992. The reason for this change was the increase in the price of metals on the world markets. The coins have a mild steel core and are electroplated with copper - consequently, they are magnetic. In October 2023 the King Charles III one penny coin was presented; the coin design features a hazel dormouse.
April 6, 2026
6 Pence 1816 to 1901 - Price Guide and values
The Royal Mint undertook a massive recoinage programme in 1816, with large quantities of gold and silver coin being minted. Previous issues of silver coinage had been irregular, and the previous issue, minted in 1787, had done little to alleviate the chronic shortage of silver coinage in general circulation.
April 3, 2026
1 Pound 2011 to 2026 - Price Guide and values
By 1980, it had become apparent, that with the general decline in purchasing power, the £1 unit of currency was more appropriate to a coin than a banknote. The note was in constant use and, on average, each note only lasted nine months. Through the years, multiple reverse designs were used for this denomination. In October 2023, the King Charles III 1 Pound coin was presented; the coin design features bees.
