Buy a collectable Queen Elizabeth II Crown, struck by he Royal Mint to mark her 1953 Coronation.
Obverse Of The 1953 Coronation Crown
Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a military uniform, mounted on a horse facing left with 'FIVE SHILLINGS' below and 'ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · BRITT OMN · REGINA · FIDEI · DEFENSOR' around. Designer: Gilbert Ledward.
Reverse Of The 1953 Coronation Crown
Four shields bearing the coats of arms of the constituent nations of the United Kingdom with national flowers between and a crown in the centre, the date (1953) hidden in the Welsh leek. Engravers: Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas.
1953 Crown Edge Inscription
The edge of the 1953 Coronation Crowns reads 'FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU +', a line from the homage paid by the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Duke of Edinburgh, and other senior peers during Elizabeth's coronation.
What Are 1953 Crown Coins Made Of?
Coronation Five Shilling coins are made from cupronickel, not silver. The Royal Mint stopped using silver to make regular UK coinage in 1947. Cupronickel is the same hard-wearing alloy used to produce the coins in your change today.
Are 1953 Coronation Crowns Legal Tender?
Originally, 1953 Crowns were worth 5 Shillings when they were issued to celebrate the Queen's coronation. Later, these coins were redenominated at 25p. These coins are now technically legal tender, a UK decimal currency, but you will find it difficult to spend them in shops or exchange them at most banks.
1953 Coronation Proof Sets And Crowns
Coins with this exact design were also included in 1953 Specimen Sets. These highly collectable sets include examples of all circulating coinage from 1953, as well as this commemorative Crown. Each coin in these sets boasts a fine proof finish, and the coins can sometimes be found separately.
Read more: A Complete Guide To 1953 Elizabeth II Coronation Proof Sets
Buying Pre-Owned UK Crown Coins
Like many older British coins, these collectable 1953 Coronation Crowns may show signs of handling or tarnishing. Our expert numismatists carefully select the highest-quality examples for you to add to your collection, with each 1953 Crown carefully authenticated.
Steeped in more than 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint supplies all of the United Kingdom's coinage as well as currency for nations around the world. Renown for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, The Royal Mint also produces commemorative coins, favoured by investors and collectors.
A Millennia of Minting
Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of London before moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.
The Royal Mint has always been on the forefront of economic, technical and artistic innovation. 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.
In 2010 The Royal Mint became a limited company owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint.
Collecting and Investing
The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition.
Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standards including Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable.
The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment. Whether you are diversifying your investments or simply appreciate world-class design, commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are a great buy.
The Royal Mint at The Britannia Coin Company
The Britannia Coin Company is proud to stock official commemorative coins from The Royal Mint as well as a wide range of historic Royal Mint coinage. We offer unbeatable value on The Royal Mint coins, backed by our reputation for honesty and integrity, built over more than a decade of trading.
Buy and sell coins with confidence when you use The Britannia Coin Company of Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire.
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We offer a wide range of collectable and investment coins in pre-owned and brand-new condition. As our name suggests, we focus on British coins (from hammered metal-detecting finds to modern Royal Mint issues) with a healthy selection of pieces from international mints too. All the coins we sell are 100% guaranteed authentic and, where relevant, are individually certified.
The Britannia Coin Company is part of the Gold-Traders group, founded in 2008. We're members of the British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA) and pride ourselves on our honesty, integrity and expertise.
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We post most orders within one to three working days of receipt. Please check individual product pages for accurate delivery estimates.
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The team buys thousands of coins every month via our postal valuation service. It's a safe and easy way to sell coins from home with payment via bank transfer available the same day you confirm our price.
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If you're looking for a bargain then why not visit our showroom? We've got lots of great discount coins available in our cabinets at Old Bank Antiques.
From circulating £2s and 50ps to world coins, commemorative sets and new releases to ancients, we've got something for everyone. Make sure you save time to browse the glass, ceramics, jewellery, clocks and militaria on display in the rest of the shop, located at 143 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AB.
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