1956 Shilling Elizabeth II (Scottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN')
Elizabeth II Scottish shield; without 'BRITT:OMN'
1956United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1956 Shilling Elizabeth II (Scottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN') is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1956 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 42,853,600 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £0.40, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 1/10 for rarity (common). It is struck in copper-nickel (75% copper, 25 nickel), weighs 5.66 g and measures 23.5 mm across.
Denomination
Shilling
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
42,853,600
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel (75% copper, 25 nickel)
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% copper, 25 nickel)
Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1956 Shilling (Elizabeth II) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 42,853,600 is the 97th lowest of 101 circulation Shilling coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1956 Elizabeth II Shilling
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 Shilling Elizabeth II (Scottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN') (this page) | Circulation | Scottish shield, without 'BRITT:OMN' | 42,853,600 | £0.40Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1956 Shilling Elizabeth II BU (English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN', Reverse C (smaller beads)) | BU | English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN', Reverse C (smaller beads) | 44,907,000 | £0.30Numista catalogue |
| 1956 Shilling Elizabeth II BU (English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN', Reverse D (larger beads)) | BU | English shield, without 'BRITT:OMN', Reverse D (larger beads) | — | £0.42Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
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