Exactly 75 years ago, in 1936, the United Kingdom’s Monarchy underwent one of the most extraordinary periods in its long and illustrious history. For the first and only time, we had THREE Kings in the same year, and today you can own an exclusive Silver numismatic tribute to this unprecedented event.
Comprising two original period Silver Crown coins and a brand new and exclusive Edward VIII Silver Proof Medal, The Year of the Three Kings Silver Crown Set is a distinctive tribute to a unique event which will continue to resonate with meaning for generations to come.
In honour of this special anniversary, we commissioned renowned coin engraver Raphael Maklouf to oversee production of the exclusive Edward VIII Proof Silver Medal. Based on the patterns produced at the time, the medal shows how a crown of King Edward VIII would have looked had it been issued. And in a break with hundreds of years of tradition, Edward VIII requested his portrait show him facing left - his favourite profile. We have honoured this, giving rise to the unusual spectacle of all three Kings in your set looking to the left, something which is extremely unlikely to ever happen again.
So your set includes a Silver crown coin from the reigns of King George V and VI, both struck in Silver by the Royal Mint in 1935 and 1937 respectively. The Edward VIII Silver Proof Medal sits between these coins, giving the set a pleasing sense of continuity.
Extremely Limited Edition
What’s more, because of the exclusive nature of the Silver Proof Medal, your set has an edition limit of just 495 for the world - making it one of the most restricted tributes to this fascinating royal event available anywhere. So to secure your Year of the Three Kings Silver Crown Set I seriously recommend placing your order as soon as possible!
Your set will arrive in a Deluxe Wooden Presentation Case, complete with a Certificate of Authenticity. The case is perfect to keep these classic coins safe for your future generations to enjoy, and they will always remind you of the fascinating events of 1936.