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)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1951 George VI Festival of Britain Crown 5 Shillings Coin inc box Prooflike Unc £ 8.99 |
 | 1951 Festival Of Britain Crown George VI 5 Shillings Coin £ 5.45 |
 | 1951 Five Shillings Festival of Britain King George VI Boxed COA ! £ 9.99 |
 | 1951 Festival Of Britain Crown George VI 5 Shillings Coin Lot E44 £ 5.41 |
 | 1951 CROWN FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN 5 Shillings - George VI £ 5.99 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown Coin George VI Era in Presentation Box £ 11.87 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown George VI Coin High Grade Lustre UK £ 16.14 |
 | British Commemorative Crown / 25p Choose Your Year 1951, 1953, 1972-1981 Cased £ 7.25 |
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