aleroit2000 Posted March 25, 2005 Posted March 25, 2005 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 Quote
mint_mark Posted March 25, 2005 Posted March 25, 2005 (edited) OK... according to the Coincraft catalogue (my latest aquisition... fascinating!) there were several variations...For sixpences, it says1920-22 50% silver, 40% copper, 10% nickel (but looked streaky)1922-27 50% silver, 50% copper1927-36 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel, 5% zincFor George VI it just says 50% silver, 50% other up to 1946. Edited March 25, 2005 by mint_mark Quote
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