World Coins Countries U-Z

We have just purchased a group of King George VI Silver Threepences from New Zealand, all were issued during World War II. This was the furthest part of the British Empire at the time and these coins must have had a heck of journey to get to New Zealand. All coins are in Fine condition and were issued between 1940 and 1946.

In July 1967 New Zealand decimalised its currency, replacing the pound with the decimalised New Zealand dollar. This came 18 months after neighbouring Australia introduced its own decimal currency. Until then the NZ pound followed the Sterling pattern of 20 shillings to the pound, and 12 pence to the shilling. We have found a number of the last sixpences issued under Queen Elizabeth II between 1953 and 1965, which we can now offer in Very Fine condition. The reverse of the coin shows the now-extinct huia bird.

Each of these beautifully silvered 100 Shillings was issued in 2010. On one side they have the arms of Uganda and on the reverse a full colour photo of a Man Eating Bear! We had never even seen these coins until Phil bought this small group. They are extra big, look like solid silver but in fact are silver plated. Each comes in a large sized protective capsule, so you can see both sides of the coin. You get the Polar Bear, Grizzly Bear and Black Bear, which we think is the complete set. These are so large and beautiful that when you lay them out together it is most impressive. You can own all three extra large silvered crowns for the special price of just £26.95 the three. At this price we hope you are impressed, Britain’s Coin Shop has done it again.

50th anniv of United Nations Uncirculated

with local coffee pot, Uncirculated

This coin is part of the 'Man Eater' series issued by Uganda in 2010. It is a large crown-sized coin with heavy silver plated and in proof condition. On the reverse, it has a full-colour photograph of an Alligator and the reverse features the Ugandan coat of arms. It is a hard-to-find coin and it has been priced for collectors. Supplies are limited

This coin is part of the 'Man Eater' series issued by Uganda in 2010. It is a large crownsized coin heavy silver plated and in proof condition. On the reverse it has a full-colour photograph of a Crocodile and the reverse features the Ugandan coat of arms. It is an hard to find coin and it has been priced for collectors. Supplies are limited...

This coin is part of the 'Man Eater' series issued by Uganda in 2010. It is a large crownsized coin heavy silver plated and in proof condition. On the reverse it has a full-colour photograph of a Hippo and the reverse features the Ugandan coat of arms. It is an hard to find coin and it has been priced for collectors. Supplies are limited...

We have another two very large sized crowns or 100 Shillings from Uganda to offer you. They are part of their ‘Man Eaters’ series. They are large crownsized, heavily silver plated, in Proof condition with a full colour photograph and come in protective capsules. The two man eaters are: Killer Whale and the Shark. The obverse of each has the Ugandan coat of arms supported by two birds. The first time we have been able to offer these two and if you have bought and enjoyed the other pieces from this series, you will love these. We were able to find some listed on Ebay but they wanted $62.50 each for them. You will find our prices much more collector friendly. But supplies are limited and at our prices they will sell out quickly. Here we present the Killer-Whale Silvered Proof 100 Shilling.

We have another two very large sized crowns or 100 Shillings from Uganda to offer you. They are part of their ‘Man Eaters’ series. They are large crownsized, heavily silver plated, in Proof condition with a full colour photograph and come in protective capsules. The two man eaters are: Killer Whale and the Shark. The obverse of each has the Ugandan coat of arms supported by two birds. The first time we have been able to offer these two and if you have bought and enjoyed the other pieces from this series, you will love these. We were able to find some listed on Ebay but they wanted $62.50 each for them. You will find our prices much more collector friendly. But supplies are limited and at our prices they will sell out quickly. Here we present the White Shark Silvered Proof 100 Shilling.

This large-sized crown from Uganda depicts a Lion. Issued in 2010 as part of the ‘Man Eaters’ series these are extra large-sized 100 Shillings or crowns. They look to be silver, but are in fact are heavily silver plated. On the reverses are the arms of Uganda two animals on either side of a native shield. The reverse has a full-colour photograph of the lion. They are in choice-proof condition and they come in a protective capsule. They are beautiful, and this is the first time we have been able to offer them. We have kept the prices as low as possible and you would have trouble finding them elsewhere...

This large-sized crown from Uganda depicts a Mountain Lion. Issued in 2010 as part of the ‘Man Eaters’ series these are extra large-sized 100 Shillings or crowns. They look to be silver, but are in fact are heavily silver plated. On the reverses are the arms of Uganda two animals on either side of a native shield. The reverse has a full-colour photograph of the mountain lion. They are in choice-proof condition and they come in a protective capsule. They are beautiful, and this is the first time we have been able to offer them. We have kept the prices as low as possible and you would have trouble finding them elsewhere...

This large-sized crown from Uganda depicts a Tiger. Issued in 2010 as part of the ‘Man Eaters’ series these are extra large-sized 100 Shillings or crowns. They look to be silver, but are in fact are heavily silver plated. On the reverses are the arms of Uganda two animals on either side of a native shield. The reverse has a full-colour photograph of the Tiger. They are in choice-proof condition and they come in a protective capsule. They are beautiful, and this is the first time we have been able to offer them. We have kept the prices as low as possible and you would have trouble finding them elsewhere...

From the Bank of Uganda we offer this large sized 100 Shillings issued in 2010 as part of their Man Eaters Series. On one side is a full colour picture of an Anaconda and on the reverse is the coat of arms of Uganda, an animal and a bird holding up a native shield with spears. The dealer who originally bought these 100 Shillings thought that they were silver, when in fact they are just heavily silver plated. They are in Proof condition in a protective capsule. The price is more than right and the last Anaconda was in the Peruvian Amazon.

In 1992 the United States Mint issued a beautiful Half Dollar to celebrate the Olympic Games which were held in Atlanta. You have a female gymnast doing the splits on one side a torch and laurel on the other side. The coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and struck in copper-nickel. The mintage was low for an Olympic coin just 161,607 in uncirculated condition. This is the first time that we have been able to offer this coin for sale.

This American silver dollar was issued in 1986 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. It is the first thing that people see when they sail into New York harbour. Of course what most people don’t realise is that it was a gift from the French people to commemorate the alliance of France and the United States during the American Revolution. Also, a lot of people don’t know it but it was designed by Eiffel of the Eiffel Tower fame in Paris. This beautiful Proof Silver Dollar shows the Statue of Liberty on one side and a torch of freedom on the other side. They are now 35 years old and in brilliant Proof condition. Every time I see the Statue of Liberty my heart flutters so a hundred years ago it must have really been something. A nice American commemorative silver dollar.

In 1963 they issued the Benjamin Franklin Half Dollar for the last time. It is a beautiful coin struck in .900 fine silver, the last half dollar series to be struck in silver. We have beautiful examples of the last Franklin half dollar in brilliant proof condition. To keep them nice we have put each coin in a specially imprinted ‘snap lock’ case. It really shows it off. If 1963 is an important date to you, then this coin is even more important. A silver proof last year of issue United States Franklin Half Dollar in a specially imprinted case.

In 1916 the United States Mint changed over from the Barber Quarter to the Liberty Standing Quarter. Unfortunately, the designer used a more European model of Liberty with one of her breasts exposed. It caused a scandal and uproar. After all, you couldn’t have bare breasts being shown on your coins. After all, no one had ever seen a bare breast, unless they were feeding their child or you had seen classical sculpture or painting or you had … So in 1917 this design was changed and the offending breast was covered up. The Standing Liberty Quarter was issued until 1930. All of our coins are of the non offending kind, mainly because they are better value. All coins are in Fine condition and it is one of America’s most beautiful silver coins. Dates will be of our choice, but all coins are nice examples in Fine condition and struck in .900 fine Silver.

In 1992 the United States Mint honoured the 500th Anniversary of the discovery of the Americas by Christopher Columbus. They issued a Dollar piece in Proof condition. You have the figure of Columbus as he landed on the Americas with his ships behind him, a rather striking design. The other side has his ship and the space shuttle Discovery. These are Choice Proof condition Dollars and they were issued more than 30 years ago in 1992. A beautiful coin and in choice condition, which we think will interest a lot of collectors.

In 1988 the United States Mint issued a Special Silver Dollar for the Summer Olympics, held in Seoul, South Korea. In 1983 and 1984 the Mint issued Silver Dollars for the Los Angeles Olympics. This one is a little more difficult to find. You have the Olympic Torch lighting the torch from the Statue of Liberty. The other side has the Olympic rings, the value, and the United States of America. They are struck in 900 fine Silver and are in Proof condition. Now 30 years old and not all that easy to find and they do look quite handsome in Proof condition.

This American Silver Dollar was named after its British engraver, George T. Morgan. The Morgan Dollar was first made in 1878 and last made in 1904. Then in 1921 for some reason, they got the old dies out, made them look a bit more modern, and struck another Morgan Silver Dollar. The last Morgan dollar… Until last year when they issued a 2021 Morgan Dollar and the price skyrocketed. Now they say that they cannot get enough blanks and this year’s issue is canceled! It all sounds a bit crazy, so we looked around and found out we had some of the original the 1921 Silver Morgan Dollar, the one-year type. These are nice large silver coins and are now 101 years old, offered in Extremely fine condition. Don't miss out, get one for your collection.

1922 Silver Peace Dollar Extremely Fine.

The Kennedy Half Dollar was issued for the first time in 1964, just after the 22nd of November 1963, the date of his assassination. They still make these coins today, but not usually for circulation. They have made them at different Mints; this one is from Philadelphia and as such has no mintmark. These coins are struck in base metal and are in Uncirculated condition. If you are missing any of these dates, now is your chance to add them to your collection. This one is from 1974.

In 1976 the United States celebrated its 200th anniversary of freedom from this country. It is called their Bicentennial and they issued 3 special coins to honour this event. This is the largest coin of three, the Proof Silver Dollar. The obverse shows Ike Eisenhower with two different dates 1776 – 1976. The reverse shows the moon with the Liberty Bell. These silver dollars are brilliant proof and they were struck only in 1976. We think it is both a beautiful silver proof silver dollar and also very reasonably priced. But supplies are limited, and it has been some time since we were last able to offer them.

In 1976 the United States celebrated its Bi-Centennial or 200th anniversary. For just one year they changed the designs of the Ike Dollar. We can offer the Ike Dollar in gleaming Proof condition. This is the cupro-nickel or business strike, the coins that were to actually circulate, but they are in Proof condition. One year type coin, top quality and at a price that will please you. The dollar is a full crownsized, beautiful coin.