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 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II Coins Farthing to Half Crown 1950’s/1960’s 8 In Total £ 8.66 |
 | HALF CROWN ELIZABETH 2ND COIN CHOICE OF YEAR 1953 TO 1967 £ 1.79 |
 | 1960 CROWN - Queen Elizabeth New York Exhibition Five Shillings £ 5.99 |
 | 1951 1953 1960 1965 1972 1977 1980 1981 CROWN COIN IN CAPSULE CHOOSE YOUR YEAR £ 1.99 |
 | Various British Crown Coins Choose from 1951 1953 1960 1965 1972 1977 1980 1981 £ 5.95 |
 | 1960 AMERICAN BRITISH EXHIBITION GENUINE ROYAL MINT UNC CROWN (296) £ 10.00 |
 | 1960 CROWN - Queen Elizabeth New York Exhibition Five Shillings £ 4.99 |
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