Coinage of Great Briton in 1977 set.

d_lairson · 12-19-2007, 10:05 PM

EDIT: Sorry, that is "Great Britain" in the title...

I just picked up a set at my local shop ( Yay! I now have a local shop, and it Rocks! ) Anyway the set is called "Coinage of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1977 - Containing a Crown piece specially struck at the Royal mint to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1952-1977" The set has a 50 new pence, a 10 new pence, a 5 new pence, a 2 new pence, a 1 new penny and a 1/2 new penny, plus a gorgeous Crown and a nice square copper medalete with the Royal Mint seal on it. My question is, when did the UK switch to decimal coinage? I thought it was in the 1960's... I bought it for a steal, $5 (it seems like a steal to me!)

Cheers,
David

EDIT: I also got a 1979 set... I have to admit, these sets have style...great layout, great presentation, good quality strikes. I don't know if I would call them proof, but above business strike...

hontonai · 12-19-2007, 10:12 PM

1970 was the first decimal year.

"New" was dropped from the denominations in 1982.

**Daggarjon** · 12-19-2007, 10:19 PM

can you post some pics? I know its only a $5 set, but i would love to see the layout. I have heard thatthe US mint really has no imagination, but i need a comparison

**De Orc** · 12-20-2007, 05:31 AM

Very nice find for $5

d_lairson · 12-20-2007, 08:57 AM

I'll get a couple of pics this morning. I didn't think anyone would really be interested so I didn't try to get any.

Cheers,
David

Ardatirion · 12-20-2007, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d_lairson

I'll get a couple of pics this morning. I didn't think anyone would really be interested so I didn't try to get any.

Us? Not interested in coins? That'll be the day!

d_lairson · 12-20-2007, 09:16 AM

Here are a couple of quick pics of the sets. The first set is the 1977 set with the special crown. The other is the 1979 set. What I really like about them is that they seem solid. Nice thick plastic case, the material that they are held in is not plastic or cardboard, but some sort of fabric with a little texture that stands out nicely with the coins. I don't know why really but I just like these sets. I might have to try and find more....

Cheers,
David

chrisild · 12-20-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by d_lairson

My question is, when did the UK switch to decimal coinage? I thought it was in the 1960's...

In February 1971 - but the first decimal coins were dated 1968 (5p, 10p) and 1969 (50p). As far as I know, those pieces started circulating earlier: The 5 new pence coin, for example, had the same technical specifications, and could be used, as a 1 shilling piece.

Christian

Art · 12-20-2007, 06:21 PM

Very nice sets. I like their designs, especially the 10 pence.

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