'Honi soit qui mal y pense' is a French term that has been adopted as the motto of the Order of the Garter. The phrase often surrounds the shield of the Royal coat. Detailed information about the coin 1 Shilling, Victoria (2nd portrait; 1st type), United Kingdom, with Years, 1887-1889 HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE 18 87. Crowned shield with arms in garter and collar. HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE date. 1887 Shilling, Victoria, GEF. S3926 Shilling (1887-1889). O. Jubilee bust of​.