Elizabeth I Coin Set

Elizabeth I Coin Set

More coins were produced in Elizabethan times than in any other period, in fact Elizabeth 1 tomb bore the inscription “money restored to its rightful value”.

• Why was money so important during Elizabeth’s reign? These historical coins provide a great starting point for any topic and will create great points for historical enquiry. These coins look, feel and sound authentic. With teacher’s notes.

• Why not combine these with coins from different historical periods and place them in chronological order, or use the coins as a cross-curricular maths activity?