Shilling Values - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

shilling

1801 to 1967

Values, images, and specifications for British

shilling coins from 1801 to 1967.

Shilling coins continued in

to the UK era of British history,

and were circulated under all

monarchs, except Edward VIII.

The first circulation issue United

Kingdom era British shilling

was minted in 1816, and the

last in 1966.

The United Kingdom shilling obverse features the monarch

of the time, encircled by a legend describing their titles.

The reverse designs changed relatively frequently during this

period, and generally significantly on each change.

The UK shilling composition remained at

92.5% silver, until debased to 50% silver in

1920, then changing to cupro-nickel in 1947.

12 pennies = 1 shilling = 1/20 of a pound

We have also included coins from George III's

era prior to the formation of the United Kingdom

in 1801, as his reign was both prior and post.

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