Medal - Crown

Reverse

Gold spot of reverse and obverse of the 1965 Churchill Crown to commemorate his death that year. Britannia holds her right arm up triumphantly while her left holds her trident and Union Jack shield. A lion stands with forepaws on a pedestal to her left in front of the flagpole separating her from the Crown. A large colourised Union Jack blows behind her.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHURCHILL
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D
1965
50 YEARS OF DECIMALISATION
ONE CROWN

Comment

This is part of a nine-coin series produced by Windsor Mint commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of Decimalisation in 2021. Each coin features a pre-Decimal (£sd) denomination, dated to the last year each was produced. The series is displayed in a cushioned wooden box with an overall certificate of authenticity for the series, as well as individual certificates for each coin.