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Silver Shilling
50% silver · 2.83 g pure silver
Silver (melt) value · 1 coin
0.0908 troy oz × live spot price
With 3% GST: ₹613.10
India market rate (incl. import duty)
Pure silver2.83 g
Purity500
Spot XAG/USD$59.42
About this coin
Shilling 1920–1946
British shillings dated 1920 to 1946 are 50% silver and contain about 2.83 g of silver each. Shillings dated before 1920 are sterling (92.5%) and worth nearly twice as much in metal.
From 1947 shillings were made of cupronickel and have no silver value.
Specifications
- Weight
- 5.65 g
- Purity
- 50% silver
- Diameter
- 23.6 mm
- Face value
- 1 shilling
- Years
- 1920–1946
- Pure silver
- 2.825 g · 0.0908 ozt
Bulk values · 13 Oct 2026
Shilling 1920–1946 value by quantity
Melt value for single coins, rolls, tubes and boxes.
| Quantity | Pure silver | Melt value | + GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 2.8 g | £4.08 | ₹613.10 |
| 5 coins | 14.1 g | £20.42 | ₹3,066 |
| 10 coins | 28.3 g | £40.83 | ₹6,131 |
| 20 coins | 56.5 g | £81.67 | ₹12,262 |
| 50 coins | 141.3 g | £204.17 | ₹30,655 |
| 100 coins | 282.5 g | £408.34 | ₹61,310 |
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Answers
Shilling 1920–1946: FAQ
How much is a Shilling 1920–1946 worth today?
Based on today's silver price (13 Oct 2026), the silver in a Shilling 1920–1946 is worth about £4.08, or ₹595.25 at the Indian market rate. This is the melt value. Dealers and jewellers sell above it and usually buy slightly below it.
How much silver is in a Shilling 1920–1946?
A Shilling 1920–1946 weighs 5.65 g at 50% purity, so it contains 2.83 g of pure silver (0.0908 troy oz).
Is a Shilling 1920–1946 worth more than its silver value?
Usually, yes: bullion and collectible coins sell at a premium over melt value because of minting, distribution and collector demand. Common, circulated coins trade close to melt, while rare dates, mint marks and high grades can be worth much more.
How do I know if I'm paying a fair price?
Enter the seller's price into the premium checker above. It compares the quote with the live metal value and shows the premium as a percentage. Compare that percentage between sellers before you buy.