The 1959 UK shilling obverse features the
laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right,
with the surrounding legend: '+ ELIZABETH II
DEI GRATIA REGINA'
The Scottish reverse shows a single lion within
a shield, with the royal crown above, and the
date divided to either side. Above is 'FID DEF',
and below are the words 'ONE SHILLING'.
| Monarch | Elizabeth II (1953 - 1966) |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Composition | cupro-nickel |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 1.013m |
| Scarcity | ExtremelyRare coin |
| Obverse | Mary Gillick |
| Reverse | William Gardner |