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| British Pre Decimal Coin Specifications |
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| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Alloy |
| Crown | 38.61 | 28.28 | Cupro-nickel |
| Halfcrown | 32.31 | 14.14 | Cupro-nickel |
| Florin - Two Shillings | 28.50 | 11.31 | Cupro-nickel |
| Shilling | 23.59 | 5.65 | Cupro-nickel |
| Sixpence | 19.41 | 2.83 | Cupro-nickel |
| Threepence | 21.0 - 21.8 | 6.8 | Brass |
| Threepence | 16.2 | 1.20 | Silver |
| Penny | 30.86 | 9.45 | Bronze |
| Halfpenny | 25.48 | 5.66 | Bronze |
| Farthing | 20.32 | 3.56 | Bronze |
Notes
Denomination = Face Value
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres
Weight = Weight in grams
Also
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Denominations of British Coins
Specifications of Current British Coins
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Inscriptions on British Coins
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