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A collection of seven gold-plated commemorative medallions and a Gibraltar coin with a presentation case, celebrating the reign and milestones of Queen Elizabeth II. The set is housed in a red bi-fold card folder decorated with gold-foil scrollwork and printed text. The interior features seven circular recesses designed to hold one coin. The pieces are finished with gold plating and many feature colourised Union Jack backgrounds with inset faux-gemstone accents in blue and clear. This lot comprises one legal tender coin from Gibraltar, six milestone medallions. The Gibraltar coin obverse is inscribed ELIZABETH II • DEI • GRA • REGINA • GIBRALTAR • 2017. The triple portrait medallions carry the border inscription ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA MAGNAE BRITANNIAE HIBERNIAE ET TERRARUM TRANSMARINARUM QUAE IN DITIONE SUNT BRITANNICA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR. An accompanying slip is titled CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY and refers to Elizabeth II with a serial number ending in 78 *.
Condition report:
The presentation folder shows light shelf wear including minor rubbing to the spine and corners (photo 2, 4). The medallions and the Gibraltar coin are all housed in clear plastic protective capsules and appear to be in excellent, uncirculated condition (photo 3, 5). The paper certificate shows a minor soft crease (photo 3).
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