Edward VIII coins
Edward VIII coins are a series of coins that were produced upon the ascension of King Edward VIII. Because of his short reign of just 326 days and eventual abdication, many never entered circulation and remained only as pattern pieces. The exact number of Edward VIII coins in existence is unknown, with the majority having been melted down by the Royal Mint after Edward VIII's abdication. Many pattern issues are retained by the Royal Mint Museum, with other surviving coins purchased by private collectors. In 2020 an Edward VIII sovereign sold at auction for £1  million, the most for a British coin. United Kingdom. Striking of Edward VIII's coinage was scheduled to begin on 1 January 1937, one month after he abdicated in December 1936. Royal Mint reports from 1935-1936 suggest that over 200 dies for coins, medals, and seals had already been produced in preparation. These were eventually destroyed by the mint, with only a few patterns being retained. Six four-pieces gold coin sets were also produced to celebrate of abandoned coronation; however, today it is estimated that only two complete sets remain. One in the Royal Mint Museum and the  other owned by private Tyrant Collection. Kutch Princely State. Some parts of the British empire issued coins in the name of Edward VIII. Kutch, an Indian princely state was one such. Coins of Kutch carried the "name" of the local ruler on one side and the British monarch on the other. In 1936, the Princely State of Kutch first issued coins in the name of Khengarji III (the local ruler) and George V, followed by Edward VIII, and then George VI. Common denominations include silver coins of 1 kori, 2.5 kori, and 5 kori.