1956 British Coin Sets

1956 - The Last Farthing

Eight Coins Issued
1956 was the third year of issue for coins of Elizabeth II, although she acceded in 1952, because 1953 was her Coronation year, it is easier to find mint condition coins of that year, 1956 is much more difficult.
The eight denominations issued in 1956 were halfcrown, florin, English shilling, Scottish shilling, sixpence, threepence, halfpenny and farthing.

Official Coin Sets
Way back in 1956, the Royal Mint were not in the habit of issuing proof or uncirculated coin sets every year. It was not until 1970 that they started to issue coin sets every year for sale to collectors.

Eight Coin Sets
We can offer sets of 8 coins in selected or near mint condition, packaged in an attractive blue card.

Coins Issued

Denomination	Design	Circulation
Halfcrown	Crowned Shield	Yes
Florin	Rose within Garland of Thistles and Shamrocks	Yes
English Shilling	Three Lions	Yes
Scottish Shilling	One Lion	Yes
Sixpence	Intertwined Rose, Thistle, Shamrock & Leek	Yes
Threepence	Crowned Portcullis	Yes
Half Penny	Ship	Yes
Farthing	Wren	Yes

Prices & Availability

Item	Grade	Coins in Set	Packaging	Availability	Price £	Price $
1956 Coin Set	Selected	8	Chard	Yes	£15	$25
1956 Coin Set	Near Mint State	8	Chard	No	£	$

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.

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British Coin Sets