LaMarr N. writes:Â I have an English five shilling piece (one crown) commemorating the festival of Britain. Can you tell me how much it is worth?
Since the inception of the decimal system in Britain, the crown denomination has been used exclusively for commemorative purposes. They are minted in two metals, copper-nickel and silver. The CuNi pieces are made in large numbers for public consumption and are valued at less than a $1. There are also silver versions that are minted in considerably smaller numbers and bring between $5-$25 depending on the current interest for these coins in the market.