The Royal Mint Starter Coins: 1951 George VI Crown
'Festival of Britain' Crown
Price: £34.00
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Product code: HIS1951C
- The Festival of Britain was a big national event in 1951. Its goal was to show that Britain was recovering after World War II and to highlight the country's achievements in arts, science, technology, and design, both in the past and for the future.
- One of only two crown types issued during the reign of George VI
- The only George VI Proof crown, struck in cupro-nickel
- Housed in informative packaging that reveals the story behind the coin
- Originally struck to commemorate an event of major national significance
- Released to coincide with the date that George VI became king
- An easy and accessible way to start collecting historic coins
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After falling out of favour as a circulating coin, the crown eventually found a new role as a commemorative coin thanks to its large size. Issued in 1951, the release of this edition marked the 1951 Festival of Britain, which helped to lift the gloom of austere post-war Britain. Held exactly 100 years after the famous Great Exhibition of 1851, the festival was a glorious celebration of outstanding British achievements that promised a brighter future.
What Happened in 1951?
- The Conservative Party won a snap General Election and wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill returned to power
- Radio comedy programme Crazy People, subsequently titled The Goon Show, is broadcast for the first time
- Two members of the ‘Cambridge Five’ spy ring, Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean, escaped to the Soviet Union
- The character Dennis the Menace made his first appearance in the Beano comic
- The Peak District became the United Kingdom’s first National Park
Specification
Specification | Value |
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Denomination | Crown |
Alloy | Copper-Nickel |
Weight | 28.28 g |
Diameter | 38.61mm |
Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
Specification | Value |
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Obverse Designer | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
Year | 1951 |