The 1960 Crown - Elizabeth IIIn 1960 the Mint created a new Crown for the "British Exhibition in New York" which was opened by Prince Philip. SCBC: 4143. Part of the Second Issue of coins as BRITT OMN is omitted.
Just over one million were minted and although not expensive the price has risen over the last few years. The New York Exhibition issue itself had polished dies which increases the price of the coin. A rare VIP Frosted Proof was also made.
The Obverse shows the young laureate head of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick. It was the first crown to feature the head of Elizabeth II.
The Reverse, by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas, shows a crown in the centre of a cross of emblems, with shields of arms in the angles.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 1,020,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1960. See Coins and Events of 1960
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins
and see which Crown coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | HALF CROWN 99P ELIZABETH CHOOSE YOUR DATE 1953-1967 FREE P&P £ 1.69 |
 | FULL SET OF CROWNS FROM 1951 TO 1981 8 COINS CROWN COLLECTION £ 14.99 |
 | 1960 CROWN - Queen Elizabeth New York Exhibition Five Shillings £ 5.99 |
 | HALF CROWN ELIZABETH 2ND COIN CHOICE OF YEAR 1953 TO 1967 £ 1.79 |
 | 1953 to 1967 Elizabeth II Cupro-Nickel Half crown Your Choice of Date / Year £ 1.75 |
 | CROWNS CHOICE OF YEAR / DATE 1951 TO 1981 HIGH GRADES £ 8.99 |
 | UK British Coins Job Lot Mixed Bulk Lot Elizabeth II Crown Coins 1960-1971 £ 8.65 |
 | Elizabeth II British Half-Crown Coin Lot 1958 1959 1963 1965 1967 Uncert £ 8.11 |
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