1951 United Kingdom 5 Shillings - George VI - Festival of Britain - Proof-like

1951 Great Britain - 5 Shillings - George VI - Festival of Britain - Proof-like

This 1951 five shilling coin, commemorating the Festival of Britain, remains legal tender in the United Kingdom. Despite decimalisation in 1971, it was not included in the demonetisation legislation and has been remonetised with a value of 25 pence, as confirmed by the Royal Mint.

Originally struck in .500 silver, the coin's composition changed to .750 copper/.250 nickel under the Coinage Act of 1946. However, the standard weight remained 10/11 troy ounce (436.4 grains).

The coin features incuse edge lettering in Latin: "MDCCCLI CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS MCMLI". This translates to "1851 By the industry of its people the state flourishes 1951".

• Mintage: 1,983,500
• Supplied in a brand-new, clear plastic capsule.
• All coins will be in a similar condition to the one pictured.