What is the value of Britain's 5 piece first decimal coin set 1971?

Answer 1

A British 1951 (Festival of Britain)(10 coin) Proof set, in absolute mint condition and its original packaging, could fetch up to £175 GBP.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 2

A British 1971 Proof Set including the 50 New Pence down to a Half New Pence, plus a medallion (6 coins) in a sealed plastic case with card wrapper might fetch up to £18 GBP.

There were 350,000 sets issued.

It should be noted that the value of any "coin set" is dependant on it being in its original packaging and condition.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 3

A British 1972 Proof Set (QE II)(Silver Wedding), included the "Crown" plus 50 New Pence to Half New Penny (7 coins), in its original packaging and condition, could fetch up to £20 GBP.

It should be noted that the value of any "coin set" is dependant on it being in its original packaging and condition.

The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.

Answer 4

A British 1977 Proof Set (7 coins - "Silver Jubilee Crown" and 50 Pence to Halfpenny), in its original packaging and condition, could fetch up to £12 GBP.

It should be noted that the value of any "coin set" is dependant on it being in its original packaging and condition.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 5

A British 1974 set of Proof coins (50p to 1/2p - 6 coins) could fetch up to £12 GBP.

It should be noted that the value of any "coin set" is dependant on it being in its original packaging and condition.

A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation.

Answer 6

The old system was 20 shillings to the pound, and one shilling was 12 pence. A farthing was the smallest coin, at 1/4 of a penny, followed by the halfpenny, then the penny, threepence, sixpence, shilling, florin (2 shillings), half crown (30 pence), and crown (60 pence). The gold sovereign was worth one full pound. For 20 years or so after the new system was introduced, old shillings and florins were still used, equal to 5 and 10 new pence, as the new coins were the exact same size and weight.

Answer 7

It would depend on the year. Please submit a new question specifying the year you are interested in and whether the coins are Proof or just uncirculated.

Answer 8

Not much, all of the coins are really common, although if in official packaging it might be worth a premium over face value.

Answer 9

A specific date is needed. Sixpence coins have been minted for centuries.