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Obverse portraits 1933-1965 |
Over the years, the portrait on the coins has changed a number of times. Here are some images of each, from selected coins: |
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George V King Emperor, is shown on all coins 1933 - 1936 (incl). |
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George VI King Emperor is shown on all coins from 1937 - 1947 (incl). |
King George the Sixth, is shown on all coins from 1948 - 1952 (incl). |
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Queen Elizabeth the Second, is shown on all coins from 1953 onwards. This is her first portrait, and doesn't change until decimal currency is brought in, in 1967. |
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