UK Coins of 1968

Quick answer In 1968, the Royal Mint struck 16 distinct British coins across 13 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 £52,869 (highest realised auction price across all grades).
16Coins catalogued
13Denominations issued
2 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue Lowest mintage: 1,020
4Key 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

1 Penny - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 1,088 · Key date · Legendary
1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
copper
Mintage 48,313,400 · Common

2 Pence 1 coin

2 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 1,020 · Key date · Legendary

5 Pence 1 coin

5 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
nickel
Mintage 98,868,250 · Common

10 Pence 1 coin

10 New Pence - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
nickel
Mintage 336,143,250 · Common

1 coin

5 Shilling Trade Token Cromptons
base · Very Rare

1 Shilling 2 coins

1 Shilling - Elizabeth II Scottish shield; without 'BRITT:OMN'
nickel
Mintage 26,771,735 · Common
1 Shilling - Elizabeth II English shield; without 'BRITT:OMN'
nickel
Mintage 30,262,032 · Common

1 Sovereign 1 coin

1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
Sovereign · gold
Mintage 2,072,000 · Common

½ Crown 1 coin

½ Crown - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
nickel
Mintage 11,614,953 · Common

½ Penny 1 coin

½ Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
copper
Mintage 19,375,200 · Common

2 Shillings 1 coin

2 Shillings - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
nickel
Mintage 13,085,422 · Common

3 Pence 2 coins

3 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 1,076 · Key date · Legendary
3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
nickel
Mintage 41,720,000 · Common

4 Pence 1 coin

4 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 2nd issue
Maundy Money · silver
Mintage 1,050 · Key date · Legendary

6 Pence 1 coin

6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; without 'BRITT:OMN'
nickel
Mintage 105,241,150 · Common

Other years in the 1960s

1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969