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Fascinating Lacquered 1953 British Five Shillings

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Now this only cost me a dollar, but I know this was done post mint as a piece of artwork (and I really like this piece), and they did a few other British coins. The only mark on this is the word silver on the side, but no fineness marking, so, I wonder how much silver this actually contains?

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I wish I have a better news for you regarding this crown or 5/- or five shilling coin. It does not contain any silver but base metals- copper-nickel.
Hope this helps? Last time they issued a silver crown was back in 1937 for the circulation.
Now The Royal Mint does issue some silver 5 pound coins only in the special pack or set.
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Oh I forgot the 3rd picture, but I know the coin itself is not silver, I was just referring to the ring of metal around the coin...

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