A collection of mixed UK and international coinage and banknote fragments, presented in a vintage cream-coloured faux shagreen jewellery box with a pleated satin lining. The box interior is marked MADE IN ENGLAND on the hinge area and bears an external paper label numbered N8465. The numismatic items include various UK decimal and pre-decimal coins, such as a heptagonal 50 pence, 10 pence pieces, and bronze pennies featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. International coinage includes a Danish 1 Krone, an Italian 100 Lire, and a holed coin. The lot also contains fragments of banknotes, including a partial British Armed Forces Special Voucher with the serial number Z34D 090900 and a green guilloche numeral 1. A second banknote fragment displays the letters BA.
Condition report:
All items are in circulated condition. Coins exhibit varying degrees of wear, surface scratching, oxidation, and toning. One coin displays significant green verdigris. Banknotes are incomplete, consisting of fragments with visible folds and creases. The jewellery box shows signs of age with light staining to the satin lining and surface wear to the faux shagreen exterior.
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