Description: 1963 Great British Coin Display Gift Set This 1963 British year set contains the complete eight coins all issued and dated from the year, namely: halfcrown, florin, Scottish and English shilling, sixpence, threepence, penny and halfpenny. This would make a wonderful and original gift for someone born or married in 1963 as 2024 will see their 61st Birthday or Anniversary! The coins are housed within a display that is held in a quality, wooden, picture frame with glass front, sized 24cm x 19cm. The display and frame are in New/Mint condition and the coins are in Fine (or better) condition. Note - We don't clean/polish coins as this actually devalues coinage.Our manufacturing process includes a precision laser cutting method to create the necessary holes in each display for the required coins to be inserted and held, safely recessed, in the correct position (beware of similar offerings that secure coins by crudely gluing them into position). The year that was 1963... • On 29 January, President Charles de Gaulle vetoes Britain's attempt to join the European Economic Community • On 28 August, Dr Martin Luther King leads the 200,000 people on the 'March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom', at which he gives his famous 'I have a dream' speech • In October, the trial of Nelson Mandela – charged with sabotage and conspiracy to overthrow the government, under the Suppression of Communism Act – begins in South Africa (ends 1964) • On 18 October, following the Profumo scandal, but officially because of ill health, British prime minister Harold Macmillan resigns. He is succeeded by the 14th earl of Home, who disclaims the peerage and becomes Sir Alec Douglas-Home • On 22 November, President John F Kennedy is assassinated in Dallas, Texas. He is succeeded by vice president Lyndon B Johnson. Lee Harvey Oswald, arrested for the killing, is himself gunned down by night-club owner Jack Ruby two days later • Folk singers Bob Dylan and Joan Baez enjoy popular success • The Great Escape, directed by John Sturges, begins its long run, soon becoming a fixture on television at Christmas around the world • Sporting 1963... • Football League Champions were Everton, leaving Tottenham in the runners up spot • Manchester United defeated Leicester City 3-1 in the FA Cup Final, with Dennis Law finding the net for the Red Devils • The Grand National winning horse was ‘Ayala’ • The Cheltenham Gold Cup winning horse was ‘Mill House’ • The Epsom Derby winning horse was ‘Relko’ • Golf's British Open was won by Bob Charles • Oxford won the Boat Race by five lengths over Cambridge • F1 Champion was Jim Clark driving for Lotus • The Wimbledon tennis singles tournament saw victories for Chuck McKinley of USA (mens) and Margaret Smith of Australia (ladies) • American Sport – The first Super Bowl did not take place until 1967 - NBA Championship: Boston Celtics 4-2 Los Angeles Lakers – Major League Baseball World Series: Los Angeles 4-0 New York Yankees (MVP Sandy Koufax) •
Price: 49.99 GBP
Location: Leices
End Time: 2025-01-14T20:46:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 22.59 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Condition: New
Denomination: Year Set
Year of Issue: 1963
Era: Elizabeth II (1952-c.1971)
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Country of Origin: Great Britain
