1940 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP')
George VI Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP'
1940United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1940 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1940 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 9,913,000 were minted. Its type value in Very Fine is £6.08, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1940 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
9,913,000
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:5.66g
Shape:Round
Diameter:23.5mm
Thickness:1.5mm
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 1940 Shilling (George VI) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 9,913,000 is the 35th lowest of 101 circulation Shilling coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1940 George VI Shilling
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 Shilling George VI (English crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Circulation | English crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 11,099,100 | £5.54Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1940 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') (this page) | Circulation | Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 9,913,000 | £6.08Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1940 Shilling George VI Proof (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP' | — | £4.16melt value |
| 1940 Shilling George VI Proof (English crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | English crest, with 'IND:IMP' | — | £4.16melt value |
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