1942 Half Crown George VI (1st type)
George VI 1st type
1942United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1942 Half Crown George VI (1st type) is a United Kingdom Half Crown coin struck in 1942 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 31,220,000 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £11.68, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). 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
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
31,220,000
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 catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1942 Half Crown (George VI) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 31,220,000 is the 62nd lowest of 67 circulation Half Crown coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1942 George VI Half Crown
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 Half Crown George VI (1st type) (this page) | Circulation | 1st type | 31,220,000 | £11.68Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1942 Half Crown George VI Proof (1st type) | Proof | 1st type | — | £10.40melt value |
George VI Half Crown by year
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