The 1956 Shilling obverse features the laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, with the surrounding legend: '+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT:OMN:REGINA'. The UK 1956 Shilling reverse shows three lions within a shield, with the royal crown above, and the date 1956 divided to either side. Above is 'FID DEF', and below are the words 'ONE SHILLING'.The shilling (1/-) was a coin worth one twentieth of a pound sterling, or twelve pence. The shilling was often known as a 'bob'. The shilling was a popular silver coin and sought after by collectors. The UK 1956 Shilling is a good collectors coin.