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4 Pence - George VI 3rd Maundy issue
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 1949-1952 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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Maundy money was never intended to circulate, and by George VI's reign the ceremony had long shed its literal origins — monarchs had stopped washing the feet of the poor in the 18th century. These pieces were struck in .925 silver at a time when standard British coinage had been debased to cupro-nickel in 1947, making Maundy sets the last silver coins produced by the Royal Mint for domestic distribution of any kind.
The 3rd issue designation reflects the post-1949 obverse, following the removal of the "IND IMP" titles after Indian independence.