A distinctive British commemorative coin known as the "Festival of Britain Crown", and here are its most important details:
Basic information about the coin:
• Denomination: 5 Shillings (also called "Crown").
• Year of issue: 1951 AD.
• Occasion: Issued to celebrate the "Festival of Britain", and also to mark the 400th anniversary of the minting of the first English silver "Crown" coin (which was first minted in 1551 AD).
• King: The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King George VI (father of Queen Elizabeth II).
Design details:
• Obverse: Portrait of King George VI with a Latin inscription meaning: "George VI by the Grace of God King of All Britain, Defender of the Faith".
• Reverse (not shown in the picture): Usually features the famous "St. George and the Dragon" design.
• Edge (Rim): As written on the accompanying paper, the rim bears a Latin inscription: "CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS" meaning: "By the industry of its citizens, the state flourishes", in addition to the dates (1551-1951) in Roman numerals.
Value and Metal:
• Metal: This coin is made of copper-nickel (Cupro-nickel), not silver, although the paper talks about the history of silver crowns.
• Condition: The presence of the coin in its original box with its identification paper increases its sentimental and material value for collectors, as it is considered a complete set (Original Box & COA).
This coin is considered a very beautiful historical piece for coin collectors, especially since it was issued in the last year of King George VI's reign.
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