Great Britain Half Crown

The half crown was a denomination of British money, equivalent to two shillings and sixpence, or 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.

Composition:
(1816–1919) 92.5% Ag
(1920–1946) 50% Ag
(1947–1970) Cupronickel

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Coins of the pound sterling - Pre-decimal
Source: en.wikipedia.org

Name: Half crown
Pre-decimalisation value: 2/6
Post-decimalisation value: £0.125
Dates of Use: 1526–1969
Notes: (Sometimes known as "half a dollar" (see Crown below).)

Name: Crown
Pre-decimalisation value: 5/-
Post-decimalisation value: £0.25
Dates of Use: 1526–1965
Notes: (Sometimes known as "a dollar" – from the 1940s when the exchange rate was four USD to the GBP.)

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