Contents:
- 1 oz Silver Coins UK Britannia (Matte, 2011)
- 1oz Silver Coins UK Britannia (Mule, 2014)
- Double Florin (pre-1920)
- Half Crown (pre-1920)
- Florin (pre-1920)
- Shilling (pre-1920)
- Sixpence (pre-1920)
- Threepence (pre-1920)
- Crown (1920-1946)
- Half Crown (1920-1946)
- Florin (1920-1946)
- Shilling (1920-1946)
- Sixpence (1920-1946)
- Threepence (1920-1946)
- 1920 Florin (George V, Fine Silver Error)
- VAT Free Silver Coins UK
- Buying and Selling UK coins
- Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to the common nickel tokens, there are also those that are made from precious metals, and with them, there is a completely different purchase and silver coins UK for sale procedure. And of course, it is important not only to know how to identify coins (e.g., via tools like Coin ID Scanner), but also to understand their value in terms of silver.
Silver Coins for Sale UK | Approximate Silver Coins Value UK |
Bullion Tokens | |
1 oz Britannia | $35 - $50 |
1 oz Britannia (Matte, 2011) | $80 - $120+ |
1 oz Britannia (Mule, 2014) | $50 - $80 |
Pre 1920 Silver Coins UK (92.5%) | |
Crown (pre-1920) | $40 - $100+ |
Double Florin (pre-1920) | $30 - $60 |
Half Crown (pre-1920) | $20 - $40 |
Florin (pre-1920) | $15 - $30 |
Shilling (pre-1920) | $7 - $15 |
Sixpence (pre-1920) | $4 - $10 |
Threepence (pre-1920) | $2 - $5 |
UK Silver Coins Pre 1947 (50%) | |
Crown (1920-1946) | $20 - $35 |
Half Crown (1920-1946) | $10 - $20 |
Florin (1920-1946) | $8 - $15 |
Shilling (1920-1946) | $4 - $8 |
Sixpence (1920-1946) | $2 - $5 |
Threepence (1920-1946) | $1 - $3 |
Errors and Rarities | |
1920 Florin (George V, Fine Silver Error) | $1,000+ |
Values change based on market demand, condition, grading, and the specific characteristics of individual coins.
1 oz Silver Coins UK Britannia (Matte, 2011)
Mintage: 2,337
Weight: 32.45 grams
Diameter: 40.00 mm
Composition: 95.8% silver
Auction Record: A lot of 11 NGC MS69 certified 2011 Matte Britannias sold on an auction platform for $515.58 in late 2024.
1oz Silver Coins UK Britannia (Mule, 2014)
Mintage: 17,000
Weight: 31.21 grams
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Composition: 99.9% silver
Auction Record: A certified 2014 Britannia Mule sold for approximately $65 on a major online marketplace in late 2024.
Double Florin (pre-1920)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 22.6 grams
Diameter: 36 mm
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper.
Auction Record: An 1888 Queen Victoria Double Florin in Very Fine condition sold for approximately $55 on an online marketplace in mid-2025 .
Half Crown (pre-1920)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 14.14 grams
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper.
Auction Record: A 1919 King George V Half Crown in Fine condition sold for approximately $25 on an online token forum in late 2024.
Florin (pre-1920)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 11.31 grams
Diameter: 28.3 mm
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper.
Auction Record: A 1902 King Edward VII Florin in Very Fine condition sold for approximately $20 on the gold and silver coins UK trading website in early 2025.
Shilling (pre-1920)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 5.66 grams
Diameter: 23.6 mm
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper.
Auction Record: A 1916 King George V Shilling in Very Fine condition sold for approximately $10 on a numismatic auction site in mid-2025.
Sixpence (pre-1920)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 2.83 grams
Diameter: 19.41 mm
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper.
Auction Record: A lot of ten mixed-year pre-1920 Sixpence tokens in average circulated condition sold for approximately $35 on an online auction platform in late 2024.
Threepence (pre-1920)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 1.415 grams
Diameter: 16.2 mm
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper.
Auction Record: A 1900 Queen Victoria Threepence in Very Fine condition sold for approximately $3 on a token marketplace in early 2025.
Crown (1920-1946)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 28.276 grams
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper
Auction Record: A 1937 King George VI Coronation Crown in Fine condition sold for approximately $25 on an online token trading site in mid-2025.
Half Crown (1920-1946)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 14.14 grams
Diameter: 32.3 mm
Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper
Auction Record: A 1942 King George VI Half Crown in Very Fine condition sold for approximately $15 on an online auction site in early 2025.
Florin (1920-1946)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 11.31 grams
Diameter: 28.3 mm
Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper
Auction Record: A 1946 King George VI Florin in Fine condition sold for approximately $10 on a token trading site in late 2024.
Shilling (1920-1946)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 5.65 grams
Diameter: 23.6 mm
Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper
Auction Record: A 1945 King George VI Shilling in average circulated condition sold for approximately $5 on a token marketplace in early 2025.
Sixpence (1920-1946)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 2.83 grams
Diameter: 19.41 mm
Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper
Auction Record: A mixed lot of five King George VI Sixpence tokens (1937-1946) in circulated condition sold for approximately $15 on an online forum in mid-2025.
Threepence (1920-1946)
Mintage: Varies by year
Weight: 1.41 grams
Diameter: 16.2 mm
Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper
Auction Record: A lot of ten circulated 1940s Threepence tokens sold for approximately $10 on an online marketplace in late 2024.
1920 Florin (George V, Fine Silver Error)
Mintage: Unknown, but very limited
Weight: 11.31 grams
Diameter: 28.3 mm
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper.
Auction Record: A 1920 Florin, graded About Uncirculated, sold for approximately $1,200 at a specialist coin auction in late 2024.
VAT Free Silver Coins UK
When you are looking for the cheapest silver coins, you are usually looking for coins with the lowest premium to the spot price*.
It is also very important to consider the issue of VAT on silver coins UK, or value added tax, which in the UK is 20% of sales tax.
Unlike gold, these bars and tokens are subject to this tax upon purchase, however, there are several ways to avoid this tax.
You can buy tokens that are stored in a secure vault outside of the UK, for example, in Switzerland, where silver is not subject to VAT, meaning you are buying the metal itself, not an item that can be delivered, so you don't have to pay tax.
Alternatively, some dealers offer a so-called "margin scheme" in which they charge VAT only on their profits, which can significantly reduce overall costs for you.
*The spot price is the current market price for metal.
Buying and Selling UK coins
Where to Buy Coins UK
The Royal Mint is the best place to buy silver coins UK and sell them directly to the public, meaning you can compare prices from different dealers to find the best value for money with the lowest premium to the spot price.
Circulated tokens can also be purchased on online auctions or at coin exhibitions.
Where to Sell Coins UK
What is the best place to sell silver coins in the UK? You can resell them to a dealer who usually offers a price based on a percentage of the current metal price.
Another option is to sell your tokens at an online auction, especially if you have rare or collectible pieces. Sometimes this can raise the price if collectors show great interest in them.
However, with large quantities of silver bullion coins UK, selling to a dealer is often easier and faster.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between tokens issued before 1920 and those issued before 1947?
Money issued before 1920 has a much higher purity and contains 92.5% silver. And pieces from 1920 to 1946 have a lower content of 50% silver, 50% copper.
Can I buy silver coins UK no VAT?
In most cases, no. Physical delivery of such tokens to the UK will be subject to VAT of 20%. However, you can purchase it stored in a secure vault outside the UK.
Are there any specific tokens that are valued due to mistakes?
A well-known example is an undated 20p coin, which was made in error and lacks a date.
How can I check the content of antique pieces?
The easiest way to check this is to look at the date. Any coin issued in 1946 or earlier will contain some silver. For those issued before 1920, the content is 92.5%. For ones issued between 1920 and 1946, the content is 50%.
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