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1956 Shilling Elizabeth II BU (English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN', Reverse D (larger beads))

Elizabeth II English shield; without 'BRITT:OMN'

1956United KingdomReverse D (larger beads)

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £0.42 in BU condition.

Denomination

Shilling

Estimated Value

£0.42

Numista catalogue, Very Fine · Sep 2026How we value coins

Condition

Mintage

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Physical Properties

Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

Weight:5.66g

Shape:Round

Diameter:23.5mm

Thickness:1.7mm

Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)

Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

Features & Details

RoundCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine

Value date:26 Sep 2026

Versions of the 1956 Elizabeth II Shilling

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CirculationScottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN'
£0.40
Mintage 42,853,600
1956 Shilling Elizabeth II (Scottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN')
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BUEnglish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN', Reverse C (smaller beads)
£0.30
Mintage 44,907,000
1956 Shilling Elizabeth II BU (English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN', Reverse C (smaller beads))
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BUEnglish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN', Reverse D (larger beads)
£0.42
Mintage —
1956 Shilling Elizabeth II BU (English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN', Reverse D (larger beads)) (this page)

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