Distribution of Maundy Money At St. Paul's -- Princess Marie Louise (right) and Princess Helena Victoria leaving after the ceremony. The first coins to bear the head of King George VI were specially struck for the Maundy Thursday service held to-day at St. Paul's Cathedral, London. The silver penny, two penny, three penny, and four penny pieces are given to as many old men and women as the King has years of age - 42. March 25, 1937. (Photo by Topical Press).