Obverses
Designs vary but these Crown-sized coins will usually feature a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, either the official UK coin effigies or a Commonwealth alternate design.
Reverses
Crown-sized coins are struck with a range of collectable designs including location-specific themes like wildlife and architecture as well as engravings to celebrate national events like royal weddings and jubilees.
Specification
These .925 sterling silver coins have a minimum weight of 28.28 grams and contain a minimum of 0.84 troy ounces of pure silver. The exact total weight and the diameter may vary but these pieces generally conform to the specifications of UK £5 / Five Pound coins. Face value: varies. Finish: proof or other non-circulating striking standard.
Presentation
No presentation packaging like boxes or sleeves are included with these sterling silver coins. They may be pacaked in a clear capsule or sleeve depending on out current stock. Mixed dates, designs and countries will be provided as available.
What Are Crown-Sized Silver Coins?
Silver Crown coins were first struck in England during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, joining a number of similarly sized silver coins then in circulation across Europe. These large coins, measuring about 38.00 millimetres in diameter, were part of circulating coinage until the nineteenth century.
By the early twentieth century the Crown was transitioning into its modern role as a purely commemorative coin, struck to mark a new monarch's coronation but otherwise rarely. New Crowns were issued to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and later the death of Sir Winston Churchill with issues continuing after Decimal Day, denominated at 25p. Modern collectable Crowns issued by the UK's Royal Mint have a face value of Five Pounds but maintain similar specifications to the older coin.
Other nations also continue to issue Crown-sized coins. These might be issued in the name of British Overseas Territories like Bermuda, the Falkland Islands and Tristan da Cuhna but they are often produced by The Royal Mint or other UK-based private mints for the domestic collectors market. Similar-sized coins are also issued by Commonwealth nations like Barbados, Malta and Tuvalu.
Best Value Silver Crown Specifications
These Crown-sized world coins are struck in .925 sterling silver. That means that these coins contain 92.5% pure silver with the rest of the weight made up by other metals like copper.
Each piece has a minimum total weight of 28.28 grams and contains no less than 0.84 troy ounces of pure silver.
You'll find that most of these coins measure around 38 millimetres in diameter though some may be marginally larger.
The denomination will vary depending on the country of origin. British Overseas Territories utilise the Pound and often denominate their large silver coins at 25p but you may also find $10 and $25 dollar coins in your order.
Since most of the nations that produce Crown-sized coins have the current UK monarch as the head of state you'll likely find a royal portrait on the obverse. These pieces will feature Queen Elizabeth II until a sufficient number of similar Crown coins featuring King Charles III have been struck. Reverses vary widely depending on the issuing country.
Our world silver Crowns mostly boast a proof finish though we cannot guarantee the condition. These investment coins may be impacted by toning, clouding and milk spots and come without any additional presentation packaging.
Why Invest In Silver Proof World Crowns?
There are a few great reasons to invest in silver Crown coins from around the world:
- Low premiums over the spot price of silver
- Guaranteed 0.84 troy ounces actual silver weight
- Collectable designs from around the world
- Add international interest to your stack
- Get discounts when you buy more of these coins
While silver is used to make coins and jewellery the precious metal also has many technical, industrial and medical uses. These properties mean that the price of silver can be linked to economic output. The lower entry price when compared to gold can make silver an accessible and appealing option for the clever investor with low premium coins a great way to build your portfolio.
Buy and sell coins with confidence when you use The Britannia Coin Company of Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire.
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We offer a wide range of collectable and investment coins in pre-owned and brand-new condition. As our name suggests, we focus on British coins (from hammered metal-detecting finds to modern Royal Mint issues) with a healthy selection of pieces from international mints too. All the coins we sell are 100% guaranteed authentic and, where relevant, are individually certified.
The Britannia Coin Company is part of the Gold-Traders group, founded in 2008. We're members of the British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA) and pride ourselves on our honesty, integrity and expertise.
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The price of all our coins includes free, fully insured UK shipping.
We post most orders within one to three working days of receipt. Please check individual product pages for accurate delivery estimates.
We deliver internationally. All payments are to be made in Pounds Sterling. We have a flat rate international shipping charge of just £15. See our dedicated delivery page for exceptions and further information.
Sell Your Coins With Confidence
Our experts want to make selling your coins a stress-free experience. They're ready to provide transparent valuations for your old coins: whether that's an individual piece or a large collection.
The team buys thousands of coins every month via our postal valuation service. It's a safe and easy way to sell coins from home with payment via bank transfer available the same day you confirm our price.
If you'd prefer to visit us in person, we've got secure, private meeting rooms in our offices at 29 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AE. We recommend calling ahead to book an appointment or check out one of our specialist drop-in valuation days.
Visit Our Wiltshire Showroom
If you're looking for a bargain then why not visit our showroom? We've got lots of great discount coins available in our cabinets at Old Bank Antiques.
From circulating £2s and 50ps to world coins, commemorative sets and new releases to ancients, we've got something for everyone. Make sure you save time to browse the glass, ceramics, jewellery, clocks and militaria on display in the rest of the shop, located at 143 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AB.
You won't find our full range on display in our showroom but if there is something particular you would like to examine then please do get in touch. We're pleased to arrange a private viewing appointment at a time that suits you.
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