Comments for British Coins http://british-coins.org a blog that deals with British Coins Thu, 17 May 2012 02:02:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on what is one pound english coin in south asian currency? by Praveen http://british-coins.org/what-is-one-pound-english-coin-in-south-asian-currency#comment-628 Praveen Thu, 17 May 2012 02:02:25 +0000 http://british-coins.org/what-is-one-pound-english-coin-in-south-asian-currency#comment-628 It varies according to country 1£= 75 Rupees India 1£= 204 Sri Lanka Rupee 1£= 80 Afghanistan (AFN) 1£= 131 Bangladesh (Takka) there are total of 10 country which comes under South asia. The majority of the countries have rupees as their currency It varies according to country
1£= 75 Rupees India
1£= 204 Sri Lanka Rupee
1£= 80 Afghanistan (AFN)
1£= 131 Bangladesh (Takka)
there are total of 10 country which comes under South asia.
The majority of the countries have rupees as their currency

]]> Comment on I am in the US and I want to buy British Pound coins? by Taiping http://british-coins.org/i-am-in-the-us-and-i-want-to-buy-british-pound-coins#comment-624 Taiping Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:21:16 +0000 http://british-coins.org/i-am-in-the-us-and-i-want-to-buy-british-pound-coins#comment-624 Your chances are not good for they have little collector value at this time and most US coin dealers deal in US coins. You can try www.therosesofcolorado.com also eddsmithcoins.com, www.okcoins.com & www.exocoins.com They all have ads in Coin World a weekly coin magazine selling world coins. Dealers who list in coin World must sign an agreement to be on the up and up. hope this helps Your chances are not good for they have little collector value at this time and most US coin dealers deal in US coins. You can try http://www.therosesofcolorado.com also eddsmithcoins.com, http://www.okcoins.com & http://www.exocoins.com They all have ads in Coin World a weekly coin magazine selling world coins. Dealers who list in coin World must sign an agreement to be on the up and up. hope this helps

]]> Comment on I am in the US and I want to buy British Pound coins? by DR + Mrs Bears face http://british-coins.org/i-am-in-the-us-and-i-want-to-buy-british-pound-coins#comment-623 DR + Mrs Bears face Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:01:40 +0000 http://british-coins.org/i-am-in-the-us-and-i-want-to-buy-british-pound-coins#comment-623 Bureau de change or international currency exchange do not usually sell coins because of the cost of transportation due to the weight. Dealers may have some to sell at a premium. If you live near an airport you could approach passengers and ask them to sell coins at the present rate. Bureau de change or international currency exchange do not usually sell coins because of the cost of transportation due to the weight.
Dealers may have some to sell at a premium.
If you live near an airport you could approach passengers and ask them to sell coins at the present rate.

]]> Comment on Why do the British Pound coins have such unique shapes and colours? by Col http://british-coins.org/why-do-the-british-pound-coins-have-such-unique-shapes-and-colours#comment-622 Col Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:05:15 +0000 http://british-coins.org/why-do-the-british-pound-coins-have-such-unique-shapes-and-colours#comment-622 May surprise you to know that the £ 1 coin is the most forged coin of the coins produced in the UK Some reports suggest that as many as 50 % in circulation are forged . In all probability this coin will be withdrawn in the near future and replaced with a more unforgeable alternative . We could of course revert to the £ 1 note which is still in circulation a la RBS and quite unique . May surprise you to know that the £ 1 coin is the most forged coin of the coins produced in the UK Some reports suggest that as many as 50 % in circulation are forged . In all probability this coin will be withdrawn in the near future and replaced with a more unforgeable alternative . We could of course revert to the £ 1 note which is still in circulation a la RBS and quite unique .

]]> Comment on Why do the British Pound coins have such unique shapes and colours? by younosygit http://british-coins.org/why-do-the-british-pound-coins-have-such-unique-shapes-and-colours#comment-621 younosygit Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:51:03 +0000 http://british-coins.org/why-do-the-british-pound-coins-have-such-unique-shapes-and-colours#comment-621 The coin series was designed so that the size increases with value for a particular metal/colour/shape. So you get the round copper-coloured 1p and 2p (and the tiny 1/2p between 1971 and 1984), then the round silver-coloured 5p and 10p, then then the rounded-heptagonal silver-coloured 20p and 50p, then the thick golden £1, and the bimetallic £2 (and you might occasionally get a commemorative £5 coin which is a very large round silver-coloured coin, which is the same size as the pre 1984 25p coin, or the pre-1971 crown). It's an easy system for blind people to be able to tell the coins apart. From 2012 the 5p and 10p coins will be 11% thicker because they'll be made out of plated steel, since the value of the present metal is getting too close to the face value. The decimal 1 and 2p coins have always been their current diameter since they were introduced (the same diameters as the pre-decimal farthing and halfpenny), but the thickness has varied occasionally with the composition of the coins - until 1992 they were bronze and non-magnetic, and since then they've been copper-plated steel and magnetic. And yes, coins did used to be made out of silver - I think it was 92.5% silver until 1920, then 50% until 1947. The coin series was designed so that the size increases with value for a particular metal/colour/shape. So you get the round copper-coloured 1p and 2p (and the tiny 1/2p between 1971 and 1984), then the round silver-coloured 5p and 10p, then then the rounded-heptagonal silver-coloured 20p and 50p, then the thick golden £1, and the bimetallic £2 (and you might occasionally get a commemorative £5 coin which is a very large round silver-coloured coin, which is the same size as the pre 1984 25p coin, or the pre-1971 crown). It’s an easy system for blind people to be able to tell the coins apart.

From 2012 the 5p and 10p coins will be 11% thicker because they’ll be made out of plated steel, since the value of the present metal is getting too close to the face value. The decimal 1 and 2p coins have always been their current diameter since they were introduced (the same diameters as the pre-decimal farthing and halfpenny), but the thickness has varied occasionally with the composition of the coins – until 1992 they were bronze and non-magnetic, and since then they’ve been copper-plated steel and magnetic.

And yes, coins did used to be made out of silver – I think it was 92.5% silver until 1920, then 50% until 1947.

]]> Comment on Why do the British Pound coins have such unique shapes and colours? by TSK http://british-coins.org/why-do-the-british-pound-coins-have-such-unique-shapes-and-colours#comment-620 TSK Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:45:09 +0000 http://british-coins.org/why-do-the-british-pound-coins-have-such-unique-shapes-and-colours#comment-620 The Pound coins have images representing shared British themes, such as Coats of Arms etc and some are themed to the "HOME COUNTRIES", so you have English, Scottish , Welsh (nice WE get a look in, for a change, other than on the old style 2 Pence piece!!) and Northern Irish ones!! Reminds people, who may forget (like Americans!!!), that the UK is much more than England alone!!!? The Welsh ones have a Welsh language phrase, written around the edge. The rest have something in Latin, I think. The Pound coins have images representing shared British themes, such as Coats of Arms etc and some are themed to the “HOME COUNTRIES”, so you have English, Scottish , Welsh (nice WE get a look in, for a change, other than on the old style 2 Pence piece!!) and Northern Irish ones!!
Reminds people, who may forget (like Americans!!!), that the UK is much more than England alone!!!? The Welsh ones have a Welsh language phrase, written around the edge. The rest have something in Latin, I think.

]]> Comment on Why do the British Pound coins have such unique shapes and colours? by luddite http://british-coins.org/why-do-the-british-pound-coins-have-such-unique-shapes-and-colours#comment-619 luddite Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:37:28 +0000 http://british-coins.org/why-do-the-british-pound-coins-have-such-unique-shapes-and-colours#comment-619 The coins are different colours, shapes and have either rough or smooth edges so that those with visual problems can identify them. The coins are different colours, shapes and have either rough or smooth edges so that those with visual problems can identify them.

]]> Comment on Why do the British Pound coins have such unique shapes and colours? by Idi Amin http://british-coins.org/why-do-the-british-pound-coins-have-such-unique-shapes-and-colours#comment-618 Idi Amin Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:38:14 +0000 http://british-coins.org/why-do-the-british-pound-coins-have-such-unique-shapes-and-colours#comment-618 It's based on the size and shape of a sovereign, a gold one pound coin that weighed about a quarter ounce and was discontinued as legal tender in the early 20th century. It’s based on the size and shape of a sovereign, a gold one pound coin that weighed about a quarter ounce and was discontinued as legal tender in the early 20th century.

]]> Comment on The historical British ‘anna’ coin! How much is it worth now? by Scott Stevenson http://british-coins.org/the-historical-british-anna-coin-how-much-is-it-worth-now#comment-617 Scott Stevenson Sun, 19 Feb 2012 23:19:48 +0000 http://british-coins.org/the-historical-british-anna-coin-how-much-is-it-worth-now#comment-617 It's going to depend on the date on the coin, and also the condition. Otherwise, it's like asking "How much is my car worth?" and expecting to get a useful answer. However, most of them aren't worth a lot unless they have very little wear on them--generally a dollar or less. BTW, they were struck for use in India back when it was part of the British Empire It’s going to depend on the date on the coin, and also the condition. Otherwise, it’s like asking “How much is my car worth?” and expecting to get a useful answer. However, most of them aren’t worth a lot unless they have very little wear on them–generally a dollar or less.

BTW, they were struck for use in India back when it was part of the British Empire

]]> Comment on How much is english old coins are there in very very good condition ? by I have to have a name http://british-coins.org/how-much-is-english-old-coins-are-there-in-very-very-good-condition#comment-616 I have to have a name Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:45:53 +0000 http://british-coins.org/how-much-is-english-old-coins-are-there-in-very-very-good-condition#comment-616 Date, denomination and condition all play a role in determining the value of an old coin. Can you tell us what the coins are? Are they Pennies, Farthings, Shillings, Guineas or what? Date, denomination and condition all play a role in determining the value of an old coin. Can you tell us what the coins are? Are they Pennies, Farthings, Shillings, Guineas or what?

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