1951 GB Festival of Britain Crown aUNC
The 1951 Festival of Britain Crown was issued to celebrate the national exhibition marking Britain’s recovery and progress following World War II. Struck in cupro-nickel, it features a portrait of George VI on the obverse.
The reverse showcases the iconic St George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, a motif long associated with British crown coinage. As one of the first modern commemorative crowns, it remains a popular and affordable collectible, valued for both its historical context and classic design.
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1951 GB Festival of Britain Crown aUNC
The 1951 Festival of Britain Crown was issued to celebrate the national exhibition marking Britain’s recovery and progress following World War II. Struck in cupro-nickel, it features a portrait of George VI on the obverse.
The reverse showcases the iconic St George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, a motif long associated with British crown coinage. As one of the first modern commemorative crowns, it remains a popular and affordable collectible, valued for both its historical context and classic design.
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The 1951 Festival of Britain Crown was issued to celebrate the national exhibition marking Britain’s recovery and progress following World War II. Struck in cupro-nickel, it features a portrait of George VI on the obverse.
The reverse showcases the iconic St George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, a motif long associated with British crown coinage. As one of the first modern commemorative crowns, it remains a popular and affordable collectible, valued for both its historical context and classic design.
