UK Coins of 1968
Quick answer
In 1968, the Royal Mint struck 17 distinct British coins across 14 denominations.
First decimal coins issued — the new 5p and 10p (same size as the shilling and florin) circulated alongside pre-decimal coinage. The most valuable 1968-dated coin in our database is the
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 1st portrait at
£1,050
(highest realised auction price across all grades).
17Coins catalogued
14Denominations issued
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
Lowest mintage: 1
5Key dates flagged
Average realised price trend, 1968 coins
Monthly average sale price across all 1968-dated UK coins (any grade) on rolling 24-month window. Months with fewer than 3 sales are excluded.
Every 1968-dated UK coin
Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.
1 Penny 2 coins
2 Pence 1 coin
5 Pence 1 coin
10 Pence 1 coin
1 Shilling 2 coins
1 Shilling 6 Pence 1 coin
1 Sovereign 1 coin
½ Crown 1 coin
½ Penny 1 coin
2 Shillings 1 coin
3 Pence 2 coins
4 Pence 1 coin
6 Pence 1 coin
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Realised sold prices for 1968-dated British coins
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 1st portrait — sold listings
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN' — sold listings
1968 UK coins — all sold
1968 BU sets
1968 silver proofs
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