Silver .500

[aleroit2000 0]

Hi everyone!

In the "silver" coins between 1920 and 1946 what are the other metals?

the 50% il silver, and the other half??

many many thanks and

Happy Easter!!!

ale

[mint_mark 9]

OK... according to the Coincraft catalogue (my latest aquisition... fascinating!) there were several variations...

For sixpences, it says

1920-22 50% silver, 40% copper, 10% nickel (but looked streaky)

1922-27 50% silver, 50% copper

1927-36 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, 5% zinc

For George VI it just says 50% silver, 50% other up to 1946.

Edited March 25, 2005 by mint_mark