1946 Shilling George VI (English crest, with 'IND:IMP')
George VI English crest; with 'IND:IMP'
1946United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1946 Shilling George VI (English crest, with 'IND:IMP') is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1946 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 18,663,700 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £5.54, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). 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
18,663,700
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:5.66g
Shape:Round
Diameter:23.5mm
Thickness:1.7mm
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 catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1946 Shilling (George VI) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 18,663,700 is the 68th lowest of 101 circulation Shilling coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1946 George VI Shilling
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 Shilling George VI (English crest, with 'IND:IMP') (this page) | Circulation | English crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 18,663,700 | £5.54Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1946 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Circulation | Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 16,381,500 | £6.08Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| 1946 Shilling George VI Proof (English crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | English crest, with 'IND:IMP' | — | £4.16melt value |
| 1946 Shilling George VI Proof (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP' | — | £4.16melt value |
George VI Shilling by year
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