<P> The half crown was a denomination of British money , equivalent to two shillings and sixpence , or one - eighth of a pound . The half crown was first issued in 1549 , in the reign of Edward VI . No half crowns were issued in the reign of Mary , but from the reign of Elizabeth I half crowns were issued in every reign except Edward VIII , until the coins were discontinued in 1967 . </P>
<P> The half crown was a denomination of British money , equivalent to two shillings and sixpence , or one - eighth of a pound . The half crown was first issued in 1549 , in the reign of Edward VI . No half crowns were issued in the reign of Mary , but from the reign of Elizabeth I half crowns were issued in every reign except Edward VIII , until the coins were discontinued in 1967 . </P>
when did the half crown go out of circulation
when did the half crown go out of circulation
1967
1967