Edward VIII Coins

1936 (abdicated) · The king without coins

Edward VIII reigned for less than 11 months in 1936 and abdicated before his coinage entered circulation. The Royal Mint had prepared dies for a complete coinage set bearing his portrait — uniquely facing left, breaking the alternating-direction tradition because he preferred his left profile. The pattern coins struck for approval, plus a tiny number of overseas-issued coins (notably for British East Africa and Fiji), are among the most valuable British numismatic items.

14Coins catalogued
10Denominations
5Key dates flagged
1Years on the throne
300 Lowest mintage: 1 Crown - Edward VIII Pattern

Coinage highlights

1937 UK pattern coins Sixpence, shilling, florin, halfcrown, crown — all extremely rare. Six-figure auction realisations.
British West Africa Edward VIII penny Officially issued for colonial use; circulated.
Edward VIII brass threepence Pattern; the design was adopted for George VI.

Designers under Edward VIII

Artists who designed coinage during this reign:

Bertram Mackennal

Every Edward VIII coin in the catalogue

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1 Crown 2 coins

1 Crown - Edward VIII Pattern 1936 · 300 · Key 1 Crown Edward VIII Pattern 1936

1 Florin 1 coin

1 Florin - Edward VIII New strike pattern 1936 · 499 · Key

1 Shilling 1 coin

1 Shilling - Edward VIII Pattern strike 1936 · 499 · Key

1 Sovereign 1 coin

1 Sovereign - Edward VIII 1936

½ Crown 2 coins

½ Crown - Edward VIII New strike pattern 1936 · 499 · Key ½ Crown - Edward VIII Pattern; Copper 1936

2 Shillings 6 Pence 1 coin

Postal Order - Two Shillings Six Pence 1936–1952

3 Pence 2 coins

3 Pence - George V Trial 1936 3 Pence - Edward VIII New strike pattern 1936

4 Shillings 1 coin

Four Shillings Postal Order 1936–1952

5 Shillings 6 Pence 1 coin

Six Shillings Postal Order 1936–1952

6 Pence 2 coins

Six Pence Postal Order 1936–1952 6 Pence - Edward VIII New strike pattern 1936 · 499 · Key

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