1940 Half Crown George VI (1st type)
George VI 1st type
1940United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1940 Half Crown George VI (1st type) is a United Kingdom Half Crown coin struck in 1940 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 17,948,400 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £11.68, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1940 has not been priced separately. It is rated 6/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 14.14 g and measures 32.3 mm across.
Denomination
Half Crown
Type Value
£11.68
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
17,948,400
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:14.14g
Shape:Round
Diameter:32.3mm
Thickness:2.3mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:7.07 g (500‰)
Melt value:£10.40 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 1940 Half Crown (George VI) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 17,948,400 is the 45th lowest of 67 circulation Half Crown coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1940 George VI Half Crown
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 Half Crown George VI (1st type) (this page) | Circulation | 1st type | 17,948,400 | £11.68Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1940 Half Crown George VI Proof (1st type) | Proof | 1st type | — | £10.40melt value |
George VI Half Crown by year
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