King George VI Coins

Explore our collection of King George VI coins, issued during one of the most historically significant periods in modern British history. Reigning from 1936 to 1952, King George VI led Britain through the Second World War, post-war recovery, and the beginning of a new global era.

This category includes a wide range of British coins and commemorative issues, such as gold Sovereigns, Half Sovereigns, Double Sovereigns, £5 gold coins, silver Crowns, Halfcrowns, Florins, Shillings, Sixpences, and special proof sets, struck by The Royal Mint and selected Commonwealth mints.

One of the most notable issues of this era is the 1937 George VI proof sovereign set, produced to mark the beginning of his reign following the abdication crisis of Edward VIII. Unlike circulating sovereigns of earlier monarchs, the 1937 issue is a special proof-only release and is highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical importance.

Although no sovereigns were struck for general circulation during George VI’s reign, later emergency bullion issues and Commonwealth-struck pieces were produced, making this period especially interesting for collectors of transitional British coinage.

George VI coins are also highly collectable due to their connection with World War II and the post-war rebuilding of Britain, with many designs featuring the classic St George and the Dragon reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci and a distinctive uncrowned portrait by Humphrey Paget.

Whether you collect Royal Mint history, wartime British coinage, or rare proof sovereigns, King George VI coins represent one of the most important and historically rich eras in modern numismatics.