About Silver...

Prior to 1920, British silver coins contained high purity, 92.5% (Sterling) silver.
From 1920 to 1946, British silver coins contained 50% silver.
From 1947 to 1971, British coins contained no silver.
From 1971-on, British decimal coins were issued and contained no silver.
The standard circulating denominations of pre-decimal British coins from 1800 to 1946 which contained 92.5% or 50% silver, included threepences, sixpences, shillings, florins, two shillings, half crowns, double florins, and crowns.
Prior to 1920
British silver coins contained high purity, 92.5% (Sterling) silver. These coins contain the following amounts of actual silver weight:
Three pence (.0420 Troy ounces of actual silver weight) 1.2 grams
Sixpence (.0841 Troy ounces) 2.4 grams
Shilling (.1682 Troy ounces) 4.9 grams
Florin (.3364 Troy ounces) 10.2 grams
Half Crown (.4206 Troy ounces) 13.0 grams
Double Florins (1887-1890) (.6727 Troy ounces) 20.7 grams
Crown (.8409 Troy ounces) 26.0 grams
All the silver weights above are for as-minted, uncirculated coins. Circulated coins will weigh somewhat less overall and thus have modestly less silver content than listed above.
Sellers of British silver coins are often in terms of their combined face value, in Pounds Sterling. One Pound (£1) of pre-1920 British silver coins contains slightly more than 3.3 Troy ounces of actual silver weight, for as-minted, uncirculated coins.
One Pound is equivalent to 240 pence, if you should need to calculate the actual silver weight of silver coins comprising fractions of a Pound. For instance, £1 20p of pre-1920 British silver coins would contain approximately 3.6 Troy ounces of silver (3.3 Troy ounces plus 20 pence/240 pence times 3.3 Troy ounces), and £2.25 of pre-1920 British silver coins would contain around 7.4 Troy ounces of silver.
From 1920 to 1946
British silver coins contained 50% silver. These coins contain the following amounts of actual silver weight:
Three pence (.0227 Troy ounces of actual silver weight)
Sixpence (.0455 Troy ounces)
Shilling (.0909 Troy ounces)
Florin (1920-1936) and Two Shillings (1937-1946) (.1818 Troy ounces)
Florin (1920-1946) (.1818 Troy ounces)
Half Crown (.2273 Troy ounces)
All the silver weights above are for as-minted, uncirculated coins. Circulated coins will weigh less overall and will have slightly less silver content than listed above.
Again, sellers often describe their British silver coins in terms of their face value in Pounds Sterling. One Pound (£1) of 1920 to 1946 British silver coins contains slightly more than 1.8 Troy ounces of actual silver weight, for as-minted, uncirculated coins.

One Pound is equivalent to 240 pence, if you should need to calculate the actual silver weight of silver coins comprising fractions of a Pound. For instance, £1 20p of 1920-1946 British silver coins would contain slightly more than 1.95 Troy ounces of silver (1.8 Troy ounces plus 20 pence/240 pence times 1.8 Troy ounces), and £2.25 of 1920-1946 British silver coins would contain around 4.05 Troy ounces of silver.

List of Silver we buy

Miscellaneous Silver

Silver Medals & Medallions

Silver for collectors and investors

2 Pounds

1 Pounds

50 Pence

20 Pence

One Ounce Canadian Silver Maple Leaf

One Ounce Silver Britannia

America

American Silver Eagles

2008 American Silver Proof Eagle

Canada

Canadian Silver Maple Leaves

USA Silver

USA Silver Eagles

Silver Bars

Silver Bullion Bars

Silver Metalor Bullion Bars

One Kilo Silver Bullion Bars

Five Kilo Silver Bullion Bars

Credit Suisse Silver Bars

Silver Bullion Bars & Coins

Silver Bullion - One Ounce Collector & Gift Bars

Silver Bullion - Collector Gift Bars

One Kilo Silver Commemorative; Proof Coins

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Facts about the Definition of the Element Silver
The Element Silver is defined as...
A lustrous white, ductile, malleable metallic element, occurring both uncombined and in ores such as argentite, having the highest thermal and electrical conductivity of the metals. It is highly valued for jewelry, tableware, and other ornamental use and is widely used in coinage, photography, dental and soldering alloys, electrical contacts, and printed circuits.Interesting Facts about the Origin and Meaning of the element name Silver
What are the origins of the word Silver ?
The name originates from the Old English Anglo-Saxon word 'seolfor' meaning silver. The Symbol Origin is from the Latin word 'argentum' meaning silver. Argentina was named for this precious metal

Because of its ability to take the highest polish, silver has a greater reflectivity than even gold!

Mirrors are coated with silver because it reflects nearly all light.

Of all the metals in existance, silver is the best conductor of electricity.

Silver is what makes photography possible. Silver halide crystals are present in unexposed film.

In 2003, the UK minted half a million ounces of silver into coins and medals.

Silver bearings are used in jet engines because they provide superior performance.

Silver is used in long life batteries. Billions of silver oxide-zinc batteries are in use everyday powering everything from quartz watches to digital cameras.

Silver - pretty amazing stuff isn't it? Such a wonderful metal from which to make jewellery.