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A collection of seven British Royal Family commemorative medals and selective gold-plated coins in a presentation case. The collection comprises five large circular commemorative medals in protective plastic capsules, featuring colourised photographic portraits. One medal depicts Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip with the legend ELIZABETH AND PHILIP 1947 – 2007. Two medals depict Prince William and Catherine Middleton with the legend HRH PRINCE WILLIAM OF WALES – CATHERINE ELIZABETH MIDDLETON. Also included is a 2012 Diamond Jubilee Fifty Pence coin with a two-tone finish, inscribed DIAMOND JUBILEE · 2012 – 1952 · FIFTY PENCE. The final three items are historic British coins with selective gold and silver-coloured plating, housed in square plastic cases. These include a 1937 threepence with a thrift plant design, a 1967 threepence with a portcullis design, and a 1967 one penny featuring seated Britannia. The square cases are printed with the text GREAT BRITAIN HISTORIC COINS in gold-coloured lettering. The items are presented in a blue velvet-lined rectangular storage case.
Condition report:
The coins and medals appear in uncirculated condition, displaying high lustre and no visible signs of wear or handling to the metal surfaces (photo 1). There is a presence of dust and light surface marks on the exterior of the plastic capsules and square cases (photos 2 and 3). The blue velvet-lined presentation case shows light signs of storage and handling to the exterior and interior lining.
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