British Coin Collections

Question: Are there any british coins that are worth more than their face value?

(Posted by: Wombat on 2008-08-27 09:19:08)

If so,what are they and what year were they made?

Posted by: lordreith on 2008-08-27,13:06:59

Well, the gold sovereign, which has been minted since 1489, has a nominal value of one pound. But a "BU " (Brilliant Uncirculated) gold sovereign of, say 1911-1934, sells for about $215.00. .

Posted by: Dan on 2008-08-27,09:23:40

Yes, there are. They have rare coins just like the USA does. Get yourself a reference book about them. Regards, Dan

Posted by: Wylie Coyote on 2008-08-27,11:06:37

There are coin collectors in GB also, but the turn in value of any coin is always face.

Posted by: quatt47 on 2008-08-27,11:57:45

There are several but mainly confimed to pre-decimal coins. Silver coins made between about 1920 and 1947 were 50% silver, ones before 1920 solid silver. The rarest coin is a 1933 penny as there were only six minted. The queen has one, fiour are under the foundations of consecrated churches and one cannot be found.