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What makes a British Pound coin appear gold?
The British general circulation One Pound coin is made from a nickel and brass alloy. It is the brass that gives the coin the pale gold appearance. There are no precious metals in any general circulation British coins.
What does fz stand for on the back of an 1853 British Sixpence coin?
FZ does not appear on any British coin. The British 1853 Sixpence has the following - The obverse has the legend - "VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR : REG : F : D :" around the circumference. It is abbreviated Latin for - "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the British territories, Defender of the Faith", more or less. The reverse has the denomination of the coin "SIX PENCE" below the crown and within the wreath, with the date below the wreath.
What was the value of a British shilling coin back in the past?
There were 20 shillings in one pound. It was replaced by the 5p coin.
What is on the back of a British 20 Pence coin?
The older design 20 Pence coin has a Crowned Double Rose on the reverse. The newer design 20 Pence coin has a part of the composite design of the British Royal Shield.
What is FD on a coin?
On a British coin the letters FD appear on the same side of the coin as the head of the monarch. They stand for Fidei Defensor (Latin for "defender of the faith') a title bestowed on King Henry VIII by the then Pole. The title has since been used by all British monarchs.
Did Winston Churchill ever appear on a coin?
Winston Churchill featured on the reverse of the 1965 British Crown, commemorating his death.
What bird is on the south African ten cent coin?
A Blue Crane appears on the back of the South African five cent coin.
If a coin is inscribed Georgivs vi d g br omn rex f d ind imp and says Australia Penny on the back is it an Australian coin a British coin or a British coin from Australia?
It is an Australian coin. George VI of England was also King of the Commonwealth countries.
What is the Queen side of a British coin called?
Any country that has a King or Queen puts the monarch on the front, or the "Obverse" of the coin. The back side of the coin is called the "Reverse".
Can you spend a British 20 Dollar coin?
The British do not have a Twenty Dollar coin.
When was Guinea - British coin - created?
Guinea - British coin - was created in 1663.
Is a 5 Pence coin a Canadian coin?
No. It is a British coin.
