1971 Britain’s First Decimal Coin Set in Blue Wallet
A great nostalgic gift
Price: £10.00
Product code: HIS71BW
- A set containing five original coins struck in preparation for Decimal Day in 1971
- The collection features three bronze coins and two cupro-nickel coins
- Denominations include the halfpenny along with a 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coin
- Presented in its original blue wallet titled ‘Britain’s First Decimal Coins’
- The coins bear Arnold Machin’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse
- A design by Christopher Ironside features on the reverse of each coin
- A great nostalgic gift, particularly for those with an interest in numismatics
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On 1 March 1966, the then Chancellor of the Exchequer, James Callaghan, announced that pounds, shillings and pence would be replaced by a new decimal currency. In order for the United Kingdom to go decimal, it would need to strike billions of new coins, therefore a decision was made to move The Royal Mint from its cramped and dated Tower Hill site to a larger and more modern facility in Llantrisant, South Wales, where it has thrived ever since. In preparation for Decimal Day, which took place on 15 February 1971, 2,000 million decimal coins were struck in Llantrisant, ensuring there would be no risk of a shortage.
Comprising a halfpenny, 1p, 2p, 5p and 10p coin, these special sets were issued to the public to help familiarise them with the new decimal currency.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Multi |
| Reverse Designer | Christopher Ironside |
| Obverse Designer | Arnold Machin |
| Year | 1971 |
| Specification | Value |
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