1971 United Kingdom Decimal Coinage Proof Set - 6 Coin - Royal Mint

Overview
A 1971 Royal Mint Proof Set Issued To Mark The Introduction Of Decimal Coinage In The United Kingdom On 15Th February 1971. The Set Is Housed In Its Original Clear Plastic Display Case With A Copper-Toned Royal Mint Token At The Top, Reading "Elizabeth R 1971" Beneath A Crown Motif. The Original Outer Cardboard Sleeve Is Present, Reading "The Decimal Coinage Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland 1971" On The Front. The Rear Of The Sleeve Reads "The United Kingdom Adopted A Decimal Coinage System On 15Th February 1971 This Proof Set Contains Some Of The First Examples Of These Coins".

Contents
* Half New Penny (1/2P)
* One New Penny (1P)
* Two New Pence (2P)
* Five New Pence (5P)
* Ten New Pence (10P)
* Fifty New Pence (50P)

All Six Coins Are Visible In The Sealed Clear Plastic Case. The Obverse Of Each Coin Depicts The Arnold Machin Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth Ii With The Legend "D.G.Reg.F.D.1971 Elizabeth Ii". The Reverse Designs Are Visible: The 50P Shows Britannia, The 10P Shows A Crowned Lion, The 5P Shows A Crowned Thistle, The 2P Shows The Prince Of Wales Feathers, The 1P Shows A Portcullis, And The 1/2P Shows A Crown.

Completeness: Complete - All Six Denominations Present
Original Packaging: Present - Clear Plastic Sealed Case And Outer Cardboard Sleeve

Condition (Coins)
The Coins Appear To Be In Proof Condition As Issued, With Mirror-Like Fields Visible On The Copper Denominations. The Coins Remain Sealed In The Original Plastic Case. The Bronze Denominations (1/2P, 1P, 2P) Retain Bright Copper Lustre. The Cupro-Nickel Denominations (5P, 10P, 50P) Show Proof Surfaces.

Condition (Packaging)
The Clear Plastic Case Is Intact With Some Light Surface Marks And Minor Wear To The Edges. The Outer Cardboard Sleeve Shows Surface Scratches And Scuffing On The Front Metallic Finish, With Light Edge Wear And Minor Creasing To The Envelope-Style Rear Flap. Some Surface Marks Are Visible On The Rear Metallic Panel.

Specifications
* Country: United Kingdom
* Year: 1971
* Set: The Decimal Coinage Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
* Coins: 6
* Monarch: Queen Elizabeth Ii
* Mint: Royal Mint334414+9

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