The Changing Faces of British Pre-Decimal Coinage Collection
This collection brings together a remarkable chapter in Britain’s history.
The Changing Faces of British Pre-Decimal Coinage Collection
- A Currency of Character and National Identity
- Commemorating the monarch who stood at its conclusion
- Expertly layered in pure 24-carat Fairmined gold and selectively printed with the colours of the Union Jack
ORDER THE CHANGING FACES OF BRITISH PRE-DECIMAL COINAGE COLLECTION TODAY, YOURS FOR JUST £34.95! (PLUS £3.95 p&p)
The year 1971 marked a defining turning point. After more than a millennium, Britain undertook the significant transition to decimal currency - a change designed to simplify calculations and modernise the monetary system. The introduction of a new structure based on 100 pence to the pound brought clarity and efficiency, particularly in an increasingly mechanised and fast-moving world. However, it also signalled the end of an era that had shaped everyday life for generations.
At the centre of this historic transition stands Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her reign, which spanned an extraordinary 70 years, witnessed profound change - not only within society, but also within Britain’s coinage. From the moment of her accession in 1952, her portrait appeared on pre-decimal coins, most notably through the elegant and enduring design created by Mary Gillick. This effigy, depicting a young Queen adorned with a laurel wreath, became one of the most recognisable images in British numismatic history. It later became the longest-serving coin portrait in British history due to its use on Maundy Money.
This collection has been carefully curated to honour that moment in history. Each coin serves as a tangible connection to a time when currency was not only a means of exchange, but a reflection of national identity and shared experience. Together, they preserve the story of Britain’s pre-decimal past, while commemorating the monarch who stood at its conclusion.
Each original pre-decimal coin in this collection has been expertly layered in pure 24-carat Fairmined gold and selectively printed with the colours of the union jack, enhancing, and preserving their design even further.
As you hold this set, you hold more than a series of coins - you hold a legacy. A legacy of craftsmanship, heritage, and continuity, brought to a close during the reign of one of Britain’s most remarkable sovereigns.
Rest assured, by placing your order, you have no further commitments and your purchase is protected by The London Mint Office's 14-day “no quibble” guarantee.
- Finish:
- Layered in pure 24-carat Gold and accented in colour
- Quality:
- Circulating
- Issuing Authority:
- Great Britain
- Denomination:
- Penny, Shilling (English Design), Shilling (Scottish Design), Sixpence, Half Crown, Farthing, Florin, Half Penny
- Year of issue:
- 1953 - 1967
- Set Issue Limit:
- 49,999
ORDER THE CHANGING FACES OF BRITISH PRE-DECIMAL COINAGE COLLECTION TODAY, YOURS FOR JUST £34.95! (PLUS £3.95 p&p)
The year 1971 marked a defining turning point. After more than a millennium, Britain undertook the significant transition to decimal currency - a change designed to simplify calculations and modernise the monetary system. The introduction of a new structure based on 100 pence to the pound brought clarity and efficiency, particularly in an increasingly mechanised and fast-moving world. However, it also signalled the end of an era that had shaped everyday life for generations.
At the centre of this historic transition stands Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her reign, which spanned an extraordinary 70 years, witnessed profound change - not only within society, but also within Britain’s coinage. From the moment of her accession in 1952, her portrait appeared on pre-decimal coins, most notably through the elegant and enduring design created by Mary Gillick. This effigy, depicting a young Queen adorned with a laurel wreath, became one of the most recognisable images in British numismatic history. It later became the longest-serving coin portrait in British history due to its use on Maundy Money.
This collection has been carefully curated to honour that moment in history. Each coin serves as a tangible connection to a time when currency was not only a means of exchange, but a reflection of national identity and shared experience. Together, they preserve the story of Britain’s pre-decimal past, while commemorating the monarch who stood at its conclusion.
Each original pre-decimal coin in this collection has been expertly layered in pure 24-carat Fairmined gold and selectively printed with the colours of the union jack, enhancing, and preserving their design even further.
As you hold this set, you hold more than a series of coins - you hold a legacy. A legacy of craftsmanship, heritage, and continuity, brought to a close during the reign of one of Britain’s most remarkable sovereigns.
Rest assured, by placing your order, you have no further commitments and your purchase is protected by The London Mint Office's 14-day “no quibble” guarantee.
Specifications
- Finish:
- Layered in pure 24-carat Gold and accented in colour
- Quality:
- Circulating
- Issuing Authority:
- Great Britain
- Denomination:
- Penny, Shilling (English Design), Shilling (Scottish Design), Sixpence, Half Crown, Farthing, Florin, Half Penny
- Year of issue:
- 1953 - 1967
- Set Issue Limit:
- 49,999
The Changing Faces of British Pre-Decimal Coinage Collection
Specifications
- Finish:
- Layered in pure 24-carat Gold and accented in colour
- Quality:
- Circulating
- Issuing Authority:
- Great Britain
- Denomination:
- Penny, Shilling (English Design), Shilling (Scottish Design), Sixpence, Half Crown, Farthing, Florin, Half Penny
- Year of issue:
- 1953 - 1967
- Set Issue Limit:
- 49,999
The Changing Faces of British Pre-Decimal Coinage Collection
