Climate Change & CO2. EPAâs proposed rule for CO2 emissions will significantly increase electricity costs for South Carolinians. The target EPA assigned to South Carolina is the largest in the country, and under construction nuclear is not counted.
The 25 Pence Crown was discontinued and the title Crown applied to the Five Pound coin from 1990, with Crowns being minted in most years since. The decimal 25 Pence and Five Pound Crowns are not intended to be circulating coins but are legal tender never the less. Series C featuring Queen Elizabeth II (140 x 85mm) - First issued 1963, Last issued 1971, ceased to be legal tender 31-Aug-1973.   Series D featuring Queen Elizabeth II (145 x 78mm) - First issued 1971, Last issued 1990, ceased to be legal tender 29-Nov-1991.
Brief History. Franklin Half Dollar silver bullion coins were considered standard legal tender in the United States from 1948-1963. Approximately 500 million of these coins were minted in these years. One interesting fact regarding these junk silver coins involves the designer's initials.