Edward VIII 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.
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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:
Every Edward VIII coin in the catalogue
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