A collection of various UK and Commonwealth commemorative coins, medals, and currency sets. The group includes a Britain’s First Decimal Coins set in a blue folder containing 1/2p, 1p, 2p, 5p, and 10p denominations. Also present is a group of four 1994 UK 50-pence coins commemorating the 50th anniversary of D-Day, featuring aircraft on the reverse. A 2002 Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee commemorative medal is included in its original illustrated presentation card. The collection features several large gold-plated copper-alloy commemorative medals, including a 2017 Rule Britannia medal, a 2013 Tristan da Cunha One Crown, and items from a British Banknotes series depicting historic five-pound and fifty-pound notes, the latter featuring Boulton and Watt. A 2006 Tristan da Cunha five-pound crown issued by The London Mint Office for the Queen’s 80th birthday is presented in a commemorative folder. Several medals are housed in protective capsules and accompanied by certificates of authenticity or technical specification cards.
Diameter (2006 Crown): 38.61mm
Weight (2006 Crown): 28.28g
Composition (2006 Crown): Cupro-nickel.
Condition report:
Most items are in uncirculated or proof-like condition, with many retained in their original capsules, cases, or cards. The four 1994 50p coins show evidence of light circulation with associated surface marks and minor toning. Presentation folders and cards exhibit light shelf wear to the edges.
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