Personalised advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of information under California and other state privacy laws, and you may have a right to opt out. During the Second World War, the threepence became a popular denomination with the public as its unique, 12-sided shape made it easy to identify during blackouts.

If you'd prefer to visit us in person, we've got secure, private meeting rooms in our offices at 29 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AE. The 1977 Silver Jubilee crown has one of the largest mintage figures of a coin struck for a single event in British history. One of the first cupro-nickel half-crowns released in Britain, the 1947 half-crown in this set is from the same year as this royal wedding. King George VI died in 1952, and his daughter Elizabeth became Queen on his death, and being formally crowned the following year.Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne in 1952 at the age of 25 and became Britain’s longest-reigning monarch. In 1972 to celebrate the Silver Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue Silver Wedding 25p Twenty Five Pence Commemorative Crown Coin. All transactions were good and amazed at how quick my parcel was shipped out and received the following day! The first crown-sized coin to be issued following Decimalisation Day on 15th February 1971, the denomination was updated from 5 shillings to 25 new pence.

Featuring the number ‘70’ on the reverse to denote the monarch’s 70-year reign, The Royal Mint produced a commemorative UK 50p coin to mark the occasion. Join us on a majestic journey through time as we celebrate her enduring legacy through these meticulously crafted coins, each bearing the imprint of a nation’s love for their beloved monarch.The small figure of Eros, God of Love, stands between the initials which are drowned with the Royal Crown. Its skilled craftsmen minted coins that would reach the far corners of the British Empire, establishing the image and reputation of Britain for all whose pockets they ended up in.