Maundy money set

Also known as: Royal Maundy coins

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Period

Continuing ceremonial issue

Issuing entity

United Kingdom

A ceremonial set of small silver coins of four denominations distributed by the monarch at the annual Royal Maundy service.

Historical context

The ceremony has continued in changing forms for centuries; the coins remain legal tender but circulate only as collectables.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.

Research required

  • Denomination weights and finenesses by reign require transcription
  • Attendance-year mintage figures need a verified source
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