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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 | George VI 1951 Festival of Britain, Five Shilling Crown Coin With Original Box. £ 5.98 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown In Original Box £ 3.31 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown Coin George Vl 5 Shillings Original Box £ 21.50 |
 | 1951 George VI Festival of Britain Crown 5 Shillings In Orginal Box £ 5.99 |
 | 1951 George VI Festival of Britain Crown Coin Boxed. VGC REF SH5 £ 12.94 |
 | COIN CROWN FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN 1951 PROOF LIKE 28.28g 38.61mm KM# 880 Sp# 4111 £ 32.50 |
 | FESTIVAL of Britain Silver 1951 Crown Coin Old Box COA Antique Stamps Vintage UK £ 29.99 |
 | 1951 Festival Of Britain Crown Coin With Box £ 20.00 |
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