1951 P/L George VI British Crown (Festival of Britain)

The first Silver Crown piece was minted in 1551. Four houndred years later, on the occasion of the Festival of Britain, the Royal Mint has issued a Crown piece, bearing on its edge the Latin inscription MDCCCLI CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS MCMLI - 1851 By the industry of its people the State flourishes 1951.

Boxed issue: 1951 P/L [box]
Coin only issue: 1951 P/L