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 Festival of Britain Crown PURPLE BOX Uncirculated Coin UNC 5 Shilling £ 7.95 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown Five Shillings George VI Coin Box & Leaflet £ 3.49 |
 | 1951 Festival Of Britain Coin In Original Green Box £ 4.99 |
 | GEORGE VI FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN 1951 CROWN WITH BOX £ 9.99 |
 | 1951 UK Crown Festival of Britain King George VI 5 Shillings Coin £ 11.99 |
 | 2x 1951 Festival of Britain Crowns, Purple & Green Box with Laeflets UNC £ 19.99 |
 | REDUCED 1951 Five Shillings Crown Festival of Britain Coin King George VI. Boxed £ 207.66 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown Coin Boxed With Certificate George VI UNC Silver £ 9.95 |
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