This 1954 One Shilling coin from the United Kingdom marks the beginning of the Queen Elizabeth II pre-decimal series. Struck in Copper-Nickel (CuNi), this coin features the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse — a design by Mary Gillick, capturing the youthful grace of the new monarch.

The reverse depicts the English Shield of Arms, symbolizing the unity and strength of Great Britain. Minted during the early years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, this coin represents a fascinating period in British numismatic history before the decimalization of 1971.