The first Scottish Cupro-Nickel Shillings (1947-1951)

The first cupro-nickel shillings were issued in 1947, marking a significant change in British coinage. Previously, shillings had been struck in silver, but due to post-war economic challenges and the rising cost of silver, the British government transitioned to a cupronickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel). These new shillings retained the same design, featuring George VI’s portrait on the obverse and either the English or Scottish coat of arms on the reverse. We recently acquired a group that had been put aside by a dealer for many decades, they are dated 1947 to 1951 and feature the ‘Scottish’ reverse. They are off ered in Uncirculated or Extremely Fine condition, the 1949, 1950 and 1951’s are much Scarcer.

The first cupro-nickel shillings were issued in 1947, marking a significant change in British coinage. Previously, shillings had been struck in silver, but due to post-war economic challenges and the rising cost of silver, the British government transitioned to a cupronickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel). These new shillings retained the same design, featuring George VI’s portrait on the obverse and either the English or Scottish coat of arms on the reverse. We recently acquired a group that had been put aside by a dealer for many decades, they are dated 1947 to 1951 and feature the ‘Scottish’ reverse. They are offered in Uncirculated or Extremely Fine condition, the 1949, 1950 and 1951’s are much Scarcer.

The first cupro-nickel shillings were issued in 1947, marking a significant change in British coinage. Previously, shillings had been struck in silver, but due to post-war economic challenges and the rising cost of silver, the British government transitioned to a cupronickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel). These new shillings retained the same design, featuring George VI’s portrait on the obverse and either the English or Scottish coat of arms on the reverse. We recently acquired a group that had been put aside by a dealer for many decades, they are dated 1947 to 1951 and feature the ‘Scottish’ reverse. They are off ered in Uncirculated or Extremely Fine condition, the 1949, 1950 and 1951’s are much Scarcer.

The first cupro-nickel shillings were issued in 1947, marking a significant change in British coinage. Previously, shillings had been struck in silver, but due to post-war economic challenges and the rising cost of silver, the British government transitioned to a cupronickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel). These new shillings retained the same design, featuring George VI’s portrait on the obverse and either the English or Scottish coat of arms on the reverse. We recently acquired a group that had been put aside by a dealer for many decades, they are dated 1947 to 1951 and feature the ‘Scottish’ reverse. They are off ered in Uncirculated or Extremely Fine condition, the 1949, 1950 and 1951’s are much Scarcer.

The first cupro-nickel shillings were issued in 1947, marking a significant change in British coinage. Previously, shillings had been struck in silver, but due to post-war economic challenges and the rising cost of silver, the British government transitioned to a cupronickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel). These new shillings retained the same design, featuring George VI’s portrait on the obverse and either the English or Scottish coat of arms on the reverse. We recently acquired a group that had been put aside by a dealer for many decades, they are dated 1947 to 1951 and feature the ‘Scottish’ reverse. They are off ered in Uncirculated or Extremely Fine condition, the 1949, 1950 and 1951’s are much Scarcer.