1947 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') – reverse

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1947 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP')

George VI Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP'

1947United Kingdomdot after 47

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £0.56 in circulated condition. 12,282,200 were minted, the 42nd lowest of any circulation Shilling.

Denomination

Shilling

Estimated Value

£0.56

Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

12,282,200

Physical Properties

Composition:Copper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni)

Weight:5.66g

Shape:Round

Diameter:23.5mm

Thickness:1.73mm

Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)

Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

Features & Details

RoundCopper-nickel (.750 Cu, .250 Ni)

Value source:Numista catalogue

Value date:6 Mar 2026

Is the 1947 Shilling (George VI) rare?

42nd/ 73

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Its circulation mintage of 12,282,200 is the 42nd lowest of 73 circulation Shilling coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1947 George VI Shilling

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CirculationScottish crest, with 'IND:IMP', dot after 47
£0.56
Mintage 12,282,200
1947 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') (this page)
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CirculationEnglish crest, with 'IND:IMP'
£0.52
Mintage 12,120,600
1947 Shilling George VI (English crest, with 'IND:IMP')
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ProofEnglish crest, with 'IND:IMP'
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Mintage —
1947 Shilling George VI Proof (English crest, with 'IND:IMP')
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ProofScottish crest, with 'IND:IMP', dot after 47
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Mintage —
1947 Shilling George VI Proof (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP')

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