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A set of six commemorative gold-plated copper ingots titled Pounds Ingots. This lot comprises six proof-like rectangular ingots, each featuring designs derived from British banknotes, including the five pound and twenty pound denominations. The surfaces exhibit mirrored fields with frosted details, with legible text including Bank of England and Twenty. The collection is housed in a blue velvet-lined wooden case, with each piece protected by an individual clear plastic capsule. Accompanying documentation consists of a Certificate of Ownership with a printed signature reading Dr. Michael Göde, numbered 000172 from a limited series of 9,999. A technical information sheet is included, stating the composition as gold-plated copper and an issue year of 2017. A small certificate card is also present, bearing the number C 08798.
Weight: 240g (7.716 oz t) total
Dimensions: 70 mm x 30 mm per ingot.
Condition report:
The ingots are in excellent condition, showing no visible signs of wear or oxidation within their protective capsules (photo 1). The clear plastic capsules exhibit minor surface scuffing (photo 2). The wooden presentation case shows light external shelf wear, while the blue velvet interior remains clean and intact (photo 1). The accompanying paperwork has light handling creases and fold marks (photo 4).
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