The 1951 Crown - Festival of BritainTo celebrate the centennial of the Great Exhibition of 1851 it was decided that in 1951 there would be a national exhibition to celebrate the achievements of Great Britain. It was known as the Festival of Britain.
This was the first cupro-nickel Crown to be issued. There were four variants: A standard but 'proof-like' crown; a Frosted VIP proof; a Matt proof; and a plain edge proof. The Matt proof is by far the most expensive.
Obverse shows bare head of George VI, designed by T Humphrey Paget (initials HP by neck). Reverse is Pistrucci's George and the Dragon.
Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
Mintage: 1,983,500 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1951. See Coins and Events of 1951
Monarch/Ruler: George VI (1936-1952)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1951 George VI Festival of Britain Crown Coin in Presentation Box with Leaflet £ 6.52 |
 | 1951 - Festival of Britain Crown - George VI - Five Shillings Commemorative Coin £ 5.99 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Commemorative Crown Coin Royal Mint Box & Leaflet £ 6.52 |
 | 1951 Festival Of Britain Coin In Original Green Box £ 4.99 |
 | 1 X 1951 Festival Of Britain George V1 Five Shilling Crown Coin £ 5.00 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown Five Shillings £ 6.99 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown Coin Boxed With Certificate George VI UNC £ 9.95 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown UNC — Original Box + Display Case + Certificate £ 68.30 |
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