This 1949 One Shilling coin from the reign of King George VI (1936–1952) is a classic piece of post-war British coinage. Struck in Copper-Nickel (CuNi), it replaced the earlier silver issues, marking a new era in UK minting.

The obverse features the crowned effigy of King George VI, while the reverse depicts the crowned lion standing atop the royal crown, holding a sword and sceptre — an enduring symbol of British sovereignty.