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 CROWN FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN UNC 5 Shillings - George VI - 75th Birthday Coin £ 7.95 |
 | 1951 Crown George VI. Festival of Britain Coin In Case. Proof like.Uncirculated. £ 7.59 |
 | 1951 George VI Festival of Britain CROWN British Coin - PCGS Graded PL 64 £ 37.10 |
 | George VI 1951 Festival of Britain, Five Shilling Crown Coin With Original Box. £ 5.98 |
 | 1951 Five Shillings Festival of Britain King George VI Boxed COA ! £ 9.99 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown Five Shillings Coin Boxed £ 10.00 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown 5 Shillings Proof Coin With Box and Paperwork £ 20.00 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown George VI Coin High Grade Lustre UK £ 16.14 |
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