1946 UK One Shilling – George VI – Last Silver Year – KM#855 – 0.500 Ag

This 1946 British One Shilling coin was issued under King George VI and struck at the Royal Mint in London. It is notable for being the final year this denomination was struck in silver (0.500 fineness). The crowned lion atop the royal crown symbolizes British strength and authority. Documented mintage of 18,663,797 (Numista, 2025).

• KM#: 855  
• Country/Period: United Kingdom – George VI  
• Ruler: George VI  
• Denomination: One Shilling  
• Year/Date: 1946  
• Mint: London (Royal Mint)  
• Composition: 0.500 Silver (50%)  
• Weight: 5.66 g  
• Diameter: 23.5 mm  
• Thickness: —  
• Edge: Milled  
• Shape: Round  
• Alignment: Medal  
• Mintage/Print run: 18,663,797 (Numista, accessed Dec 2025)

Condition: Circulated with moderate wear. Details remain visible; some light surface marks consistent with age.

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Why Buy

• Final year of silver (0.500 fine) in UK shillings

• Issued under George VI, post-WWII period

• Confirmed mintage of 18,663,797 (Numista)

• KM#855 with documented specs and composition

• Great for silver stackers and type collectors

• Classic crowned lion reverse design

Sources & Citations

Sources:  
• Numista (entry: UK 1 Shilling 1946, KM#855) – accessed Dec 13, 2025  
• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, 43rd Edition (2016) – KM#855  
• NGC World Coin Price Guide – KM#855  
• The Royal Mint – historical specifications archive

Let me know if you’d like this paired with a 1947 shilling (first cupronickel year) for contrast!