Britain'S First Decimal Coins Set - Royal Mint

Overview
A Britain'S First Decimal Coins Presentation Set Issued By The Royal Mint. The Set Contains Five Coins Representing The New Decimal Currency Introduced To Replace The Centuries-Old Pounds, Shillings And Pence System. The Wallet Includes A Descriptive Card With The Royal Mint Crest And Details Of Each Coin'S Heraldic Reverse Design By Christopher Ironside. The Obverse Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth Ii Is By Arnold Machin, O.B.E., R.A.

Contents
* 1/2 New Penny - Bronze - The Royal Crown Reverse
* 1 New Penny - Bronze - Portcullis With Chains Royally Crowned Reverse
* 2 New Pence - Bronze - Badge Of The Prince Of Wales Reverse
* 5 New Pence - Cupro-Nickel - Badge Of Scotland, Thistle Royally Crowned Reverse
* 10 New Pence - Cupro-Nickel - Lion Passant Guardant Royally Crowned Reverse

Completeness: Complete, All Five Coins Present

Condition Notes
The Coins Show Significant Toning And Discolouration Throughout. The Bronze Denominations Are Particularly Affected, With The 2 New Pence Showing Heavy Dark Toning And Surface Spotting, And The 1/2 New Penny Displaying Dark Spotting. The Cupro-Nickel 5 New Pence And 10 New Pence Coins Show General Dullness, Though The 10 New Pence Retains The Most Visible Design Detail. The Descriptive Card Insert Shows Staining And Moisture Damage. The Blue Vinyl Presentation Wallet Shows Scuffing, Surface Scratches And Wear To The Gold-Printed Lettering On The Front Cover.

Specifications
Country: United Kingdom
Mint: Royal Mint
Obverse Designer: Arnold Machin
Reverse Designer: Christopher Ironside
Composition: Bronze (1/2P, 1P, 2P), Cupro-Nickel (5P, 10P)
Original Packaging: Present, Showing Wear And Moisture Damage334414+24

** This Auction is ONLINE VIEWING and SHIPPING ONLY **

.