1920 Shilling George V (2nd type)
George V 2nd type
1920United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1920 Shilling George V (2nd type) is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1920 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 22,825,100 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £7.53, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1920 has not been priced separately. It is rated 5/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 5.66 g and measures 23.5 mm across.
Denomination
Shilling
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
22,825,100
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:5.66g
Shape:Round
Diameter:23.5mm
Thickness:1.6mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:2.83 g (500‰)
Melt value:£4.16 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.500)
Value source:Numista type value, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1920 Shilling (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 22,825,100 is the 80th lowest of 101 circulation Shilling coins in the catalogue.
George V Shilling by year
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