Medal - Shilling

Reverse

Gold spot of reverse and obverse of a 1963 One Shilling (English version with three lions in crowned crest) on left-hand side with floral arch. Britannia on right holds a trident in her right hand while her left hand points across her body to the shilling reverse. A Union Jack shield rests against the flagpole in the centre of the coin, bearing a large colourised Union Jack behind Britannia.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FID DEF
1963
ONE SHILLING
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D
50 YEARS OF DECIMALISATION
ONE SHILLING

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.