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George VI 1936-1952 AD
George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 - 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India (until 22 June 1948), the last King of Ireland (until 18 April 1949), and the first Head of the Commonwealth .
In 1937 a crown was struck to commemorate the Coronation of George VI.
In 1951 the first crown to be issued in cupro-nickel was issued on the occassion of the Festival of Britain. This crown was issued in a Box with an enclosed slip containing a description of the coin and the event. These boxes were Maroon and less commonly, Green. This coin was minted in proof condition, and does not exist in any other state. Those minted at the Festival of Britain cannot be distinguished from those minted at the Tower Mint.
Coronation Type
5s 1937
5s 1937 proof
Festival of Britain Type
5s 1951 proof
George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 - 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He was the last Emperor of India (until 22 June 1948), the last King of Ireland (until 18 April 1949), and the first Head of the Commonwealth .
In 1937 a crown was struck to commemorate the Coronation of George VI.
In 1951 the first crown to be issued in cupro-nickel was issued on the occassion of the Festival of Britain. This crown was issued in a Box with an enclosed slip containing a description of the coin and the event. These boxes were Maroon and less commonly, Green. This coin was minted in proof condition, and does not exist in any other state. Those minted at the Festival of Britain cannot be distinguished from those minted at the Tower Mint.
Coronation Type
5s 1937
5s 1937 proof
Festival of Britain Type
5s 1951 proof
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