Britain Declares War Coin Pack

Product Description: The Britain Declares War coin pack contains a reproduction George VI Silver Threepence made from lead-free pewter. The double-sided pack has a black and white photograph of a newspaper seller carrying a hoarding pronouncing the declaration of war between Britain and Germany on the front. On the reverse is information about the coin and the declaration of war.

Information: George VI silver threepence. Obverse bust of George VI. Reverse shield on rose.

During World War II two pence would buy a pint of rationed milk. Three pence would buy 1lb of oatmeal and for five pence you could buy a packet of cornflakes.

In 1939 Britain had declared war on Germany. By July 1940 Britain had found itself alone in this war after France and Germany had signed an armistice. During the summer and autumn of 1940 the Battle of Britain took place, followed by the blitz (the bombing of Britain’s cities, industrial centres and ports). The blitz began on September 7th, 1940, with a heavy daylight raid on London, followed by a night raid. Daylight raids continued up to October 5th. Throughout the War, King George VI’s role was to act as a figurehead, keeping up the morale of his armies and people. He made several morale boosting visits to his troops abroad during the war.

Front Image – A newspaper seller carries a hoarding pronouncing the declaration of war between Britain and Germany, on the Strand, in London.