George VI, Halfcrown 1947 Uncirculated

The first cupronickel halfcrowns of George VI were introduced in 1947, marking a significant change from the previous silver content. Due to post-World War II economic challenges, silver was replaced with cupronickel, a durable alloy of copper and nickel. The halfcrown featured a left-facing portrait of George VI on the obverse, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, and the crowned shield of the United Kingdom on the reverse. Valued at two shillings and sixpence, the cupronickel halfcrown was widely circulated until it was discontinued with the introduction of decimalisation in 1971. These Halfcrowns are in Uncirculated condition.