Coins and UK is...
...an informative website on United Kingdom numismatics and it was created to help all types of collectors sharing their social knowledge of this hobby.
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November 6, 2025
Half Penny 1902 to 1970 - Price Guide and values
British halfpenny coins were bearing on their reverse the seated figure of Britannia, who was to remain a feature until 1937, when a sailing ship was adopted. The halfpenny survived until decimalisation, ceasing to be legal tender from July 31, 1969.
November 3, 2025
National Health Service (NHS) 50 Pence Coins
The 1998 50 Pence coin was made to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the NHS (National Health Service) 1948-1998. The reverse features a design by David Cornell, which shows a pair of hands set against a pattern of radiating lines, with the words FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY and the initials NHS repeated five times around the border.
November 1, 2025
Half Guinea 1702 to 1813 - Price Guide and values
The half guinea gold coins were first produced in 1669, some years after the Guinea entered circulation. The Elephant and Castle symbol appears in some of them, from the emblem of the Royal African Company in Africa. It was founded, as The Company of Royal Adventurers Trading to Africa after Charles II ascended to the throne in 1660.
October 29, 2025
Quarter Sovereign 2009 to 2025 - Not intended for circulation added
The Quarter-Sovereign was first introduced in 2009 during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It is struck in 22 carat gold standard.
October 28, 2025
Quarter Farthing 1839 to 1868 - Price Guide and values
While quarter farthings were never legal tender in the United Kingdom, they are fractions of the British farthing, which was currency in Ceylon, and traditionally have been catalogued as British coinage. William Wyon designed the reverse to feature a royal crown above the words QUARTER FARTHING and the date. The mint produced bronze proofs in 1868.
