What happended in 1887?
The Monarch is Queen Victoria, who in June celebrated her Golden Jubilee for 50 years of her reign. Prime Minister is Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, 3rd Marquess of Salisbury (Conservative). US President is Grover Cleveland (Democrat). St John Ambulance Brigade is introduced. Hammersmith Bridge opens in London. The Hovis process for making breadmaking flour is patented. Celtic F.C. is formed in Glasgow. The first Sherlock Holmes novel A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle is published. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show opens in London. Glenfiddich single malt Scotch whisky first distilled.
| Obv | Rev | Cat | Coin |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  | Crowns | 1887 Crown - Jubilee Head |
 |  | Gold 5 Pound Coins | 1887 Gold 5 Pound Coin - Victoria |
 |  | Sovereigns | 1887 Gold Sovereign London |
| | | Sovereigns | 1887 Gold Sovereign Melbourne |
| | | Sovereigns | 1887 Gold Sovereign Proof |
| |  | Gold 4-Coin Sets | 1887 Gold Sovereign Proof 4-Coin Set |
| | | Sovereigns | 1887 Gold Sovereign Sydney |
 |  | Half-Sovereigns | 1887 Half-Sovereign - Victoria Jubilee Head |
 |  | Morgan Dollars | 1887 Morgan Dollar (1887-P) |
 |  | Double Florins | 1887 Double Florin - Victoria |