The 1948 Half-Crown – The year our King was born
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The 1948 Half-Crown – The year our King was born

Celebrate the royal legacy with a coin struck in the year King Charles III was born!

The 1948 Half-Crown is one of Britain’s most iconic pre-decimal coins, packed with regal heritage and post-war optimism.

Why it’s fit for a King (or your collection…)

  • Issued in 1948 – the royal birth year of King Charles III
  • Features King George VI and a bold heraldic design
  • Large, shining cupronickel coin – feels truly prestigious in hand
  • Comes in a deluxe Change Checker Classics card
  • Album-ready, and collection-perfect
  • Very limited availability – sourced from scarce remaining stocks

The perfect keepsake to mark the reign of our new King.

Order Ref 185/262Q/V

Specifications

  • Country of Issue: UK
  • Year of Issue: 1948
  • Coin Diameter: 32.30mm
  • Coin Weight: 14.14g
  • Obverse: King Geroge VI
  • Metal: Cupro-Nickel
  • Finish: Circulated

Numismatic pieces should be owned primarily for collector interest.
The Westminster Collection does not offer them as an investment and makes no guarantees in terms of future value.

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