British Silver Crown Coins
British Silver Crown coins are collectable and were struck by the Royal Mint. The earliest machine made coins were struck in 0.925 silver under the reign of Charles II in 1662. These were currency coins with a value of five shillings. The British silver crown coins had a weight of 28.28 grams and was issued in 0.925 silver up until 1902. From 1920 the silver was debased to 0.500 silver due to economic pressure. In 1927 a series of Wreath crowns were struck and two coronation crowns in 1935 and 1937 were also issued. After World War II, in 1947, the crowns no longer contained silver and were made from cupronickel. After decimalization in 1971 the crowns denomination changed to twenty five pence and the coins were struck in cupronickel. However, proof versions continued to be minted in sterling silver. with a series of commemoratives issued.
