1948 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') – reverse

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1948 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP')

George VI Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP'

1948United Kingdom

Part of Pre-decimal coins

Worth about £0.52 in circulated condition. 45,351,900 were minted, the 73rd lowest of any circulation Shilling.

Denomination

Shilling

Estimated Value

£0.52

Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

45,351,900

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 1948 Shilling (George VI) rare?

73rd/ 73

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Its circulation mintage of 45,351,900 is the 73rd lowest of 73 circulation Shilling coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1948 George VI Shilling

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CirculationEnglish crest, with 'IND:IMP'
£0.49
Mintage 45,576,900
1948 Shilling George VI (English crest, with 'IND:IMP')
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CirculationScottish crest, with 'IND:IMP'
£0.52
Mintage 45,351,900
1948 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') (this page)
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ProofScottish crest, with 'IND:IMP'
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Mintage —
1948 Shilling George VI Proof (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP')
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ProofEnglish crest, with 'IND:IMP'
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Mintage —
1948 Shilling George VI Proof (English crest, with 'IND:IMP')

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