United Kingdom
shilling
Elizabeth II
1953 to 1966
Values, images, and specifications for British
shilling coins from 1953 to 1966.
Elizabeth became
queen in 1952 after the
premature death of her
father, King George VI.
The first Queen Elizabeth II
United Kingdom shilling
was minted in 1953, and
the last in 1966.
The Queen Elizabeth II era United Kingdom shilling
obverse features the laureate bust of Elizabeth II facing right.
Two reverse designs exist for each year:
English and Scottish.
The English reverse shows three lions within a shield,
with the royal crown above, while the Scottish reverse
shows one lion within a shield, with the royal crown above.
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Elizabeth II presided over much change and
development in the western world in the longest
reign by any English monarch, at over 70 years.
Elizabeth II passed away in September 2022,
succeeded by her eldest son, King Charles III.
12 pennies = 1 shilling = 1/20 of a pound
Dates not minted for circulation: 1967
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over £25, depending
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