1951 Festival of Britain Five Shillings Crown – George VI – Boxed with Original Leaflet

Description

1951 Festival of Britain Five Shillings Crown – George VI – Boxed with Original Leaflet

🪙 Type: Five Shillings Crown
🏛 Issuer: Royal Mint, United Kingdom
📅 Year: 1951
👑 Obverse: King George VI
🐉 Reverse: St George and the Dragon
🧱 Metal: Cupro-nickel (not silver)
📦 Packaging: Original presentation box
📄 Insert: Original “Festival of Britain” leaflet included

Condition:
Presented in clean condition within the original box with original Festival of Britain paper insert. Coin shows light surface marks consistent with age and storage. No bends, deep scratches, or edge damage. Box shows honest handling wear but remains solid and intact.

Description:
Official 1951 UK Five Shillings Crown issued to mark the Festival of Britain, a national exhibition celebrating British science, industry and culture in the post-war era. Featuring the iconic St George and the Dragon reverse and the portrait of King George VI on the obverse, this is one of the most recognisable mid-century British crowns. Supplied with its original presentation box and Festival of Britain leaflet, making it a strong collector set rather than a loose example.

A classic piece of post-war British numismatic history with steady demand from crown collectors and George VI enthusiasts.