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)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins
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 Five Shillings Festival of Britain King George VI Boxed COA ! £ 9.99 |
 | 1951 UK Crown 5 Shillings Festival of Britain George VI Commemorative Coin £ 12.99 |
 | 1951 George VI Festival of Britain CROWN, Bare Head Coin - VERY NICE £ 8.66 |
 | 1951 CROWN COIN FESTIVAL OF GREAT BRITAIN UNC £ 5.99 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown Five Shillings Coin Red Boxed Set £ 8.99 |
 | 1951 Festival of Britain Crown Coin George Vl 5 Shillings Original Box £ 2,556.70 |
 | 2x 1951 George VI Silver Crown 5 Shillings Festival of Britain Coins £ 39.99 |
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