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King George VI Shilling (1937–1951) — Values & Key Dates · LuckyCoin
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King George VI Shilling

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Spanning 1937 to 1951, the King George VI Shilling catalog contains 60 year-and-mintmark variants.

1937 English Reverse
1937 English Reverse
1937 Scottish Reverse
1937 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1937 English Reverse
1937 English Reverse
Proof
1937 Scottish Reverse
1937 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1938 English Reverse
1938 English Reverse
1938 Scottish Reverse
1938 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1938 English Reverse
1938 English Reverse
Proof
1938 Scottish Reverse
1938 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1939 English Reverse
1939 English Reverse
1939 Scottish Reverse
1939 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1939 English Reverse
1939 English Reverse
Proof
1939 Scottish Reverse
1939 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1940 English Reverse
1940 English Reverse
1940 Scottish Reverse
1940 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1940 English Reverse
1940 English Reverse
Proof
1940 Scottish Reverse
1940 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1941 English Reverse
1941 English Reverse
1941 Scottish Reverse
1941 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1941 English Reverse
1941 English Reverse
Proof
1941 Scottish Reverse
1941 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1942 English Reverse
1942 English Reverse
1942 Scottish Reverse
1942 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1942 English Reverse
1942 English Reverse
Proof
1942 Scottish Reverse
1942 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1943 English Reverse
1943 English Reverse
1943 Scottish Reverse
1943 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1943 English Reverse
1943 English Reverse
Proof
1943 Scottish Reverse
1943 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1944 English Reverse
1944 English Reverse
1944 Scottish Reverse
1944 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1944 English Reverse
1944 English Reverse
Proof
1944 Scottish Reverse
1944 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1945 English Reverse
1945 English Reverse
1945 Scottish Reverse
1945 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1945 English Reverse
1945 English Reverse
Proof
1945 Scottish Reverse
1945 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1946 English Reverse
1946 English Reverse
1946 Scottish Reverse
1946 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1946 English Reverse
1946 English Reverse
Proof
1946 Scottish Reverse
1946 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1947 English Reverse
1947 English Reverse
1947 Scottish Reverse
1947 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1947 English Reverse
1947 English Reverse
Proof
1947 Scottish Reverse
1947 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1948 English Reverse
1948 English Reverse
1948 Scottish Reverse
1948 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1948 English Reverse
1948 English Reverse
Proof
1948 Scottish Reverse
1948 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1949 English Reverse
1949 English Reverse
1949 Scottish Reverse
1949 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1949 English Reverse
1949 English Reverse
Proof
1949 Scottish Reverse
1949 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1950 English Reverse
1950 English Reverse
1950 Scottish Reverse
1950 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1950 English Reverse
1950 English Reverse
Proof
1950 Scottish Reverse
1950 Scottish Reverse
Proof
1951 English Reverse
1951 English Reverse
1951 Scottish Reverse
1951 Scottish Reverse
Variety
1951 English Reverse
1951 English Reverse
Proof
1951 Scottish Reverse
1951 Scottish Reverse
Proof

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.

Crowned lion passant atop crown dividing date, legend above, denomination below.

Other United Kingdom shilling series

  • King George III Shilling1816–1820
  • King George IV Shilling1821–1829
  • King William IV Shilling1834–1837
  • Queen Victoria Shilling1838–1901
  • King Edward VII Shilling1902–1910
  • King George V Shilling1911–1936
  • Queen Elizabeth II Shilling1953–1966

Which King George VI Shilling coins do collectors actually own? See the 2026 rarity & ownership report →

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the King George VI Shilling minted?
The King George VI Shilling was minted by United Kingdom from 1937 to 1951.
What is the King George VI Shilling made of?
The King George VI Shilling is made of silver (.500), weighs 5.66 grams, and measures 23.5 mm in diameter.