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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;PaddyB, post: 2948846, member: 40017&quot;]For anyone who wants to be clear on the history of the English Crown coin:</p><p><br /></p><p>First issued as a Gold coin under Henry VIII from about 1526.</p><p>First Silver coin under Edward VI in 1551 - the familiar large size and about 1 ounce.</p><p>Continued in fine silver (0.925) under various monarchs until last issued for general circulation in 1902.</p><p>Issued as commemorative coin in 0.5 Silver in 1927 to 1936 bar 1935 (Wreath Crowns), in 1935 (GV Jubilee Crown) and in 1937 (GVI coronation Crown).</p><p>Issued as Commemorative 5 shilling coin in Cupro-nickel 1951 (Festival of Britain), 1953 (EII coronation), 1960 (New York Exhibition) and 1965 (Winston Churchill).</p><p>Issued as Commemorative 25p coin in cupro-nickel 1972 (Silver Wedding), 1977 (Silver Jubilee), 1980 (Queen Mother 80th) and 1981 (Charles &amp; Diana).</p><p>Issued as £5 coin commemorative in cupro-nickel in many forms since 1990.</p><p><br /></p><p>Since 1972 there have also been Silver proof versions, and since 1990 Gold proof versions minted for collectors.</p><p><br /></p><p>Having said all that when I think of &quot;World Crowns&quot; they need to be Silver, around 1 Ounce (+/- 20%) and for me to be genuine circulation coins, not modern commemorative or bullion issues.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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