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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 | Festival Of Britain 1951 Crown Coin. Original Box And Certificate £ 7.00 |
 | 1951 Crown Festival Of Britain George VI Five Shilling Crown X1 £ 5.05 |
 | 1951 FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN CASED CROWN / FIVE SHILLINGS WITH CERTIFICATE GEORGE VI £ 6.99 |
 | 1951 Festival Of Britain Coin In Original Burgundy Box £ 4.99 |
 | 1951 King George VI Festival of Britain Five Shillings Crown Coin Boxed + Insert £ 5.45 |
 | 1951 George VI Festival of Britain Crown Coin Five Shillings Boxed Non-Silver £ 8.12 |
 | 1951 George VI Commemorative Crown Festival of Britain Extremely Fine Condition £ 7.45 |
 | 1951 George VI Festival of Britain Crown 5 Shillings Box & Original Leaflet £ 24.95 |
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