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Crown

British coin
The British crown was a denomination of sterling coinage worth 1⁄4 of one pound, or 5 shillings, or 60 pence. The crown was first issued during the reign of Edward VI, as part of the coinage of the Kingdom of England. Wikipedia
Composition: (1816–1919) 92.5% Ag; (1920–1946) 50% Ag; (1947–1970) Cupronickel
Diameter: 38 mm
Edge: Milled
Value: 5/— (25p in decimal currency); £5 (commemorative coins from 1990 and later)
Years of minting: 1707–1981