1953

1953 Halfpenny – Elizabeth II - Predecimal Halfpenny of Queen Elizabeth II. Bronze, first issue. The Reverse, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, shows Sir Francis Drake's ship The Golden Hind.

1953 Halfcrown – Elizabeth II - The Reverse, by Cecil Thomas, shows a quartered shield of arms, crowned with ER to the sides. Obverse shows the young bust of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick.

1953 Sixpence – Elizabeth II - First Issue, includes the words BRITT OMN. The first issue coins were only minted in 1953. This sixpence is made from Cupro-Nickel.