The 2019 Maundy Money Set

2019 Maundy Set

Maundy Money is given out by the Monarch as a gift at Royal Maundy. The ceremony is held on Maundy Thursday which is the day before Good Friday, also known as ‘Holy Thursday’.

The 2019 Maundy Money Ceremony was held on 18th April 2019. Her Majesty The Queen attended the Royal Maundy Service in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle and was accompanied by Princess Eugenie.

The Maundy set consists of four coins, denominated one penny, two pence, three pence and four pence. The number of sets given out to each man and woman is equivalent to the age of the Monarch in years. You can read more about the history of Maundy Money in our article What is Maundy Money?

Besides the sets given out by the Monarch, a limited number of sets are minted and made available for collectors. These are issued in a case rather than a purse.

2019 Maundy Set Obverse

2019 Maundy Set Obverse
2019 Maundy Set Obverse

The obverse shows the head of the monarch as you would expect. However, if you look at the Queen Elizabeth obverse you can see that the portrait is the original portrait used from when she first issued coins; although the Queen has had about five portraits the original (by Mary Gillick) is still used.

2019 Maundy Set Reverse

2019 Maundy Set Reverse
2019 Maundy Set Reverse

The reverse, which is a crowned numeral within an oak wreath, was created by Jean Baptiste Merlen back in 1822 and has only been altered slightly since then.

Image credits: Photographs supplied by M J Hughes Coins. The set shown is on sale on their website at mjhughescoins.com

Maundy Coin Specifications

Coin Weight Diameter
1p 0.47 g 11.152 mm
2p 0.94 g 13.443 mm
3p 1.41 g 16.264 mm
4p 1.88 g 17.63 mm

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QUEEN VICTORIA 1d ONE PENNY MAUNDY MONEY VARIOUS YEARS IN UNC CONDITION
QUEEN VICTORIA 1d ONE PENNY MAUNDY MONEY VARIOUS YEARS IN UNC CONDITION
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1897 Maundy Money set - Victoria Old Head  .925 Silver Coins original dated box
1897 Maundy Money set - Victoria Old Head .925 Silver Coins original dated box
£ 215.00
1941 Maundy Money Set.  . 500 Silver  Set In Original Case
1941 Maundy Money Set. . 500 Silver Set In Original Case
£ 215.00
1899 Maundy Money Queen Victoria Veiled Head Boxed AUnc
1899 Maundy Money Queen Victoria Veiled Head Boxed AUnc
£ 185.00
Maundy Money. 1786. King George III. One Penny. Free Postage.
Maundy Money. 1786. King George III. One Penny. Free Postage.
£ 60.00
George II Silver Penny Maundy Money 1760
George II Silver Penny Maundy Money 1760
£ 45.00
Maundy Money Quad Capsule and Box ONLY NO COINS Stunning Display for Collectors
Maundy Money Quad Capsule and Box ONLY NO COINS Stunning Display for Collectors
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1905 Maundy Money King Edward VII Sealed & Box AUnc - Unc Spink Ref 3985
1905 Maundy Money King Edward VII Sealed & Box AUnc - Unc Spink Ref 3985
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