Elizabeth II Coins (1953 - 1970)

Discover Queen Elizabeth II Coins from 1953 to 1970, featuring all official pre-decimal British coinage issued during the early reign of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This category includes circulating and commemorative coins from The Royal Mint struck before decimalisation in 1971, covering gold, silver, cupro-nickel, bronze, proof, specimen, and certified graded issues. From the first coronation coinage of 1953 through to the final pre-decimal sets of 1970, Queen Elizabeth II coins from this period represent the last chapter of traditional British £sd coinage before the introduction of decimal currency.

Britain’s Final Pre-Decimal Coinage Era

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne in 1952, with her first official coinage entering circulation in 1953 following her Coronation. These coins continued Britain’s centuries-old pre-decimal monetary system of pounds, shillings, and pence, commonly written as £sd. Denominations issued during this era included the farthing, halfpenny, penny, threepence, sixpence, shilling, florin, half crown, crown, and Sovereign.

This category covers all British coins issued under Queen Elizabeth II between 1953 and 1970, including circulation strikes, proof sets, Maundy money, commemorative crowns, and precious metal collector issues. The period also saw major transitions in British coinage, including the move away from silver circulating coins in 1947 and the final years of traditional denominations before decimalisation in 1971.

Collectors can explore coins featuring the youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick, one of the most admired effigies in modern British numismatics. The series also includes important commemorative releases such as the 1953 Coronation Crown and the 1965 Churchill Crown, alongside early proof and specimen sets produced by The Royal Mint.

Why Collect Queen Elizabeth II Coins (1953–1970)?

Queen Elizabeth II Coins from 1953–1970 remain highly sought after because of:

• Covers the complete final pre-decimal British coinage era
• Features the first coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick
• Includes traditional £sd denominations before decimalisation
• Features Coronation, Churchill, and historic commemorative issues
• Includes proof, specimen, and circulation coinage
• Strong historical and royal significance
• Popular with British and Commonwealth collectors worldwide

Explore Queen Elizabeth II Pre-Decimal Coinage

This category includes a wide range of British coin issues such as:

• Farthing, Halfpenny, and Penny coins
• Threepence, Sixpence, and Shilling issues
• Florins, Half Crowns, and Crowns
• Gold Sovereigns and Maundy coins
• 1953 Coronation Crown releases
• 1965 Churchill Crown commemoratives
• Proof and specimen coin sets
• Certified PCGS and NGC graded coins
• Final pre-decimal Royal Mint issues of 1970

Buy Queen Elizabeth II Coins with Confidence

At The London Coin Company , all Queen Elizabeth II Coins from 1953–1970 are carefully sourced and authenticated for quality, rarity, and collectability. Whether you are building a pre-decimal British coin collection, collecting early Queen Elizabeth II issues, or researching the final years of traditional British currency, these coins offer a unique combination of royal history, British heritage, and enduring numismatic appeal.