The Making of Modern Britain George VI Scottish Shilling

George VI’s reign witnessed one of the largest conflicts to influence the world, with the Second World War and its aftermath having a crucial impact on the United Kingdom. During the war, George VI chose to keep his family in London rather than flee to the safety of the country and he also united the nation in the face of adversity.

This Scottish shilling features a heraldic lion representing Scotland on the reverse. Heraldic emblems have often been used on the coinage of monarchs throughout history.