What is a 5 shilling coin worth?
What is a 5 shilling coin worth?
It has a value of Five Shillings, the equivalent of 25 pence post-decimalisation. The Coronation Crown coin weighs 28.3 grams and measures 38mm across.
Are 5 shilling coins silver?
As with the English coin, its value was five shillings. Always a heavy silver coin weighing around one ounce, during the 19th and 20th centuries the crown declined from being a real means of exchange to being a coin rarely spent, and minted for commemorative purposes only.
Which Kenyan coins are made of silver?
The 1 shilling coin is fully silver in colour and is the second largest coin of the series, being 23.9mm in diameter and weighing 5.5g. The other three denominations are bi-coloured with the 5 and 20 shillings having a gold core and a silver ring, whilst the reverse is used for the 10 shilling coin.
What are Kenya coins made of?
Kenyan 1 shilling coin
| Shilling | |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 27.8 mm (1966-1994) 22 mm (1995-1998) 23.9 mm (2005-2010) |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm (1966-1998) 1.9 mm (2005-2010) |
| Composition | cupronickel (1966-1989) nickel-plated steel (1994, 2005-2010) brass-plated steel (1995-1998) |
| Appearance |
Was there a five shilling coin?
Five Shillings or Crown (1902-1965)
Does the post office accept 5 coins?
You can try and pay with a £5 coin in a shop or bank, but you will find they are unlikely to accept it. This is because the term ‘legal tender’ does not obligate them to do so.
Are Kenyan coins worth anything?
After that Kenya issued several different coin denominations, all with President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and the unique lions, swords, and shield design. Since they are modern coins, they are worth face value unless in perfect, uncirculated condition.
How much is a 1951 5 shilling coin worth?
Figure a retail value around $10 to $20 US dollars if your coin is in excellent shape. For the worn coin in our picture, $5 is a good bet for retail price.
