The Last Halfcrowns Struck for Circulation

In 1967 the Royal Mint issued the last Halfcrown for circulation a denomination that had been going since the reign of King Edward VI. For those of you too young to remember, a Halfcrown was Two Shillings and Sixpence. These were the largest circulating coins issued at the time and had a decimal equivalent of 12.5p. They are dated 1967 and are in Uncirculated condition. At that time you felt lucky if you were given a Halfcrown at Christmas as a gift. On the front is the youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and on the back is a crowned shield with E R at the sides with the denomination and the date.

The halfcrown, or two shillings and sixpence, was the largest coin struck for circulation under Queen Elizabeth II. We are offering the last three dates made and in Uncirculated condition, that means they have never been used. In 1971 Britain went decimal and all the halfcrowns were demonetized.

The halfcrown, or two shillings and sixpence, was the largest coin struck for circulation under Queen Elizabeth II. We are offering the last three dates made and in Uncirculated condition, that means they have never been used. In 1971 Britain went decimal and all the halfcrowns were demonetized.