Anyone know anything about coins?

tadah · 16-01-2007, 12:25

Like the title says. I have one that was made in 1965 with a picture of winston churchill on one side i can post pics if you like just wondering if anyone knows about it?

flashy · 16-01-2007, 12:28

google it..

flashy · 16-01-2007, 12:29

does it look like this?

flashy · 16-01-2007, 12:30

http://www.24carat.co.uk/1965crownframe.html

hope this helps

WillowTheWhisp · 16-01-2007, 14:51

The face value is one crown or 5 shillings, which in modern money is 25p. If it has been touched at all that's what it's worth. If is is still sealed as from the Royal Mint and all shiney and lovely then it may be worth as much as £1.50!

Actually I've seen them in shops in Accy for more than face value even for a tatty one.

garinda · 16-01-2007, 15:59

January 1965 was the date Churchill died. I know because it was the month I was born.

Must be a commemorative coin to mark his passing.

WillowTheWhisp · 16-01-2007, 16:03

Yes it was to commemorate him when he died. He was the first non-Royal to have such an honour.

tadah · 16-01-2007, 16:11

Yeah thats the one and didnt think it would be worth much lol but was expecting more than 1.50

garinda · 16-01-2007, 16:13

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Originally Posted by tadah

Yeah thats the one and didnt think it would be worth much lol but was expecting more than 1.50

Even Roman coins, in good condition, are sometimes only worth a small amount.

chav1 · 16-01-2007, 23:52

i ahve a coin at my mummys house dated 1817 i think it is and my mum was offered £2 for it at the coin shop when she took it in

either old coins dont bring much or he was trying to rip her off , infact i think my mum may have pulled a fast one thinking about it because i asked about its whereabouts a few years ago and she said she probably threw it because it was worthless

beginig to wonder where the new video etc came from now lol

if anyone thinks a mother couldnt be so cruel just bear in mind that she spawned me

panther · 18-01-2007, 18:40

iv got loads of coins! .................in my whisky bottle!!! saving up

tadah · 18-01-2007, 19:30

LOL amazing

chav1 · 19-01-2007, 00:38

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Originally Posted by tadah

LOL amazing

actualy it is what she didnt mention was that its a 1 liter bottle and she can get 50p's in it

grannyclaret · 22-01-2007, 23:21

I have one of the churchill crowns ,but its all dull now.................
When the 2 pound coins came out at first,The face of the queen was a much younger version,and she was wearing a necklace,,i got told that these would be worth a lot more ,because there was only a few made ,is this true ,will i be rich one day?

cherokee · 25-01-2007, 01:04

My Hub Is Collectng A Set At The Moment From The Royal Mint Office Commemorating The Queens 80th Hes Collectin Them For Our Grandchild.theres 8 In All Each Costin 50 Quid Each So Just Hope Its Worth It In Years To Come