Description: Westminster Abbey London 1066-1966 Coin/Stamp Set 1966 900th ANNIVERSARY OF WESTMINSTER ABBEY 1966 saw the 900th anniversary of the building of Westminster Abbey, 1066 to 1966, one of the most famous tourist landmarks throughout the world. Each set contains eight coins, Halfcrown, Florin, English and Scottish Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny and Halfpenny plus the official British 1966 Halfcrown postage stamp issued to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Abbey. The coins are in Fine (or better) condition and the stamp is in unused Mint condition as issued. The set is housed in a display protection case but can be removed so why not frame to further enhance? The Collegiate Church of St Peter, Westminster, which is almost always referred to as Westminster Abbey, is a mainly Gothic church, on the scale of a cathedral, in Westminster, London, just to the west of the Palace of Westminster. It is the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs. The year that was 1966... • In India on 11 January, Indira Gandhi, daughter of Nehru, becomes prime minister • On 6 September, South African prime minister Dr Hendrik Verwoerd, one of the promoters of the racist policy of apartheid, is assassinated • On 1 October, Chinese defence minister Lin Biao accuses the Soviet Union of conspiring with the United States over Vietnam. Six days later, the Soviet Union expels all Chinese students, and relations between the two countries continues to decline • On 3 February, the Soviet Luna 9 makes the first unmanned landing on the moon, soon followed by the United States's Surveyor 1 (2 June) • England win football's World Cup on 30 July, by defeating West Germany 4-2 after extra time, at London's Wembley Stadium • The America pop group The Beach Boys release their influential LP Pet Sounds • Sporting 1966... • Football League Champions were Liverpool, leaving Leeds United in the runners up spot • Everton defeated Sheffield Wednesday 3-2 in the FA Cup Final • The Grand National winning horse was ‘Anglo’ • The Epsom Derby winning horse was ‘Charlottown’ • Golf's British Open was won by Jack Nicklaus • Oxford won the Boat Race by three ¾ lengths over Cambridge • F1 Champion was Jack Brabham driving for Brabham • Snooker’s World Championship was decided on a challenge match basis from 1964-68: John Pulman (England) defended his title by defeating Fred Davis (England) 5-2 during 1966 • The Wimbledon tennis singles tournament saw victories for Manuel Santana of Spain (mens) and Billie Jean King of USA (ladies) • American Sport - The first Super Bowl did not take place until 1967 - NBA Championship: Boston Celtics 4-3 Los Angeles Lakers – Major League Baseball World Series: Baltimore 4-0 Los Angeles (MVP Frank Robinson) •
Price: 44.99 GBP
Location: Leices
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Condition: New
Country of Origin: Great Britain
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year of Issue: 1966
Denomination: Complete Year Set
Era: Elizabeth II (1952-c.1971)
Interest I: Historic Buildings
Interest II: Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster
