1970 United Kingdom Coinage Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland - 8 Coin Proof Set

Overview

A 1970 Royal Mint Proof Set Containing Eight Pre-Decimal Coins, Presented In The Original Purple Case With Royal Mint Token. The Case Back Reads: "The United Kingdom Adopted A Decimal Coinage System On 15Th February 1971. This Proof Set Contains Some Of The Last Examples Of The Old Coinage." The Accompanying Gold-Coloured Booklet Titled "The Coinage Of The United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland" Is Present.

This Set Represents The Final Year Of Issue For The Pre-Decimal Coinage Series Before The United Kingdom Transitioned To Decimal Currency In 1971.

Set Contents

* Half Crown (1970)
* Two Shillings / Florin (1970)
* One Shilling - English Reverse (1970)
* One Shilling - Scottish Reverse (1970)
* Sixpence (1970)
* Threepence (1970)
* One Penny (1970)
* Halfpenny (1970)

All Eight Coins Bear The Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth Ii On The Obverse. The Coins Display Proof Finish With Mirrored Fields Visible Through The Case.

Packaging

Original Purple Leatherette Case With Gold Lettering Reading "Coinage Of Great Britain" And Decorative Lsd Monogram With "1970 And Northern Ireland" On The Front Cover. Royal Mint Crest On The Rear. The Case Shows Minor Edge Wear And Light Scuffing To Corners. The Interior Purple Velvet Lining Holds All Eight Coins And The Royal Mint Token In Their Original Positions. The Accompanying Booklet Is Present.

Condition Notes

The Coins Display Proof Surfaces With Mirrored Fields. Some Light Toning Is Visible On Several Of The Cupro-Nickel Coins, Consistent With Age And Storage. The Copper Penny And Halfpenny Retain Strong Colour. Minor Wear To The Outer Case Edges And Corners.

Specifications

* Country: United Kingdom
* Year: 1970
* Set Type: Proof Set, 8 Coins
* Monarch: Queen Elizabeth Ii
* Mint: Royal Mint
* Grade: Proof
* Original Case: Present
* Booklet: PresentFR
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