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  • 1937 Whole Coin Set UK George VI Coronation Proof 24268
  • 1937 Whole Coin Set UK George VI Coronation Proof 24269
  • 1937 Whole Coin Set UK George VI Coronation Proof 24268
  • 1937 Whole Coin Set UK George VI Coronation Proof 24269
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1937 Whole Coin Set UK George VI Coronation Proof

1937 George VI Coronation Proof Coin Set.

This 1937 George VI 15 coin proof set was issued to celebrate the King's coronation. The set comes in it's original dark red leather presentation box which is lined with satin and velvet.

This coin set includes Maundy money for 1937.

£425.00

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Totals are approximate until metal prices are confirmed on the next LBMA fix.

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Proof Coin Sets

These coins were struck to a proof finish using highly polished dies and are of the finest quality. This 15 coin proof set contains the 11 circulation coins as well as the 4 silver coin Maundy set. The denomination of the circulation coinage are the Coronation crown, half-crown, florin, English shilling, Scottish shilling, sixpence, silver threepence, brass threepence, penny, halfpenny and farthing.

George VI Crowns

Only 2 crowns were issued during King George VI's reign; the 1937 Coronation Crown and the 1951 Festival of Britain Crown. 

Obverse

The obverse of the coins in this set feature the bare head of George VI facing left. The engraver's initials HP for Thomas Humphrey Paget appear below the portrait.  

The legend appears on the Coronation crown, half crown, florin, English and Scottish shillings, sixpence and silver threepence:

GEORGIUS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX

It appears on the brass threepence, penny, halfpenny and farthing as:

GEORGIUS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IMD:IMP

Reverse

The reverse varies on the individual coins as listed below:

Coronation crown - Large crowned shield supported by a lion and a unicorn by George Kruger Gray

Halfcrown - Quartered shield with crowned monograms on either side by George Kruger Gray

Florin - Tudor rose topped with large crown, thistle to the left, shammrock to the right by George Kruger Gray

English shilling - Crowned lion standing on large crown by George Kruger Gray

Scottish shilling - Lion holding sceptre and sword sat on large crown by George Kruger Gray

Sixpence - Crowned monogram of the King by George Kruger Gray

Brass Threepence - Quartered shield over Tudor rose by George Kruger Gray

Penny - Britnnia with shield and trident by Charles Walter Coombes

Halfpenny - Sailing ship by Thomas Humphrey Paget

Farthing - Wren by Harold Wilson Parker

Specification

MetalBase Metal
Silver Weight Troy Ounces1.264
Date1937
Obverse DesignerThomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse DesignerAssorted
Issuing Monarch George VI (1936-1952)
Mint / BrandThe Royal Mint
CountryUnited Kingdom
Terms & Delivery

Terms of Sale - Key Points

You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.

Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.

Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.

All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out. 

If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.

Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.

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Delivery Information

We aim to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receiving cleared funds. Our standard delivery methods are as follows.

Orders over £60 - Fully Insured Delivery.

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Next day fully insured and tracked. Delivery starts from £6. 

Orders under £60

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Royal Mail 2nd Class. Your order will normally arrive within 2-3 working days. Delivery starts from £3.50.

If you wish to have your order sent by an alternative method (e.g., Saturday Guaranteed) please contact +441253343081 for more information. Please note, we will not dispatch high value orders over a bank holiday weekend.

For international delivery, please check with your local customs office for more information on custom duty and taxes.

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Postal Insurance

We offer fully insured delivery on all special delivery options. We do need to pass on the cost of this insurance as it soon adds up shipping high value gold and silver products. 

  • Orders under £1500 there is no additional fee.
  • Orders over £1500 we charge a fee in order to cover the increasing costs of insurance. For every £1500 we apply a £1 fee. 

If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to call the showroom on +441253343081 and one of our team can discuss your purchase.