Britain'S First Decimal Coins - 5 Coin Set - Royal Mint

Overview
Britain'S First Decimal Coins Presentation Set Issued By The Royal Mint. This 5-Coin Set Was Produced To Introduce The New Decimal Currency System, Replacing The Centuries-Old Pounds, Shillings And Pence System Dating Back To Anglo-Saxon Times. The Set Is Housed In Its Original Blue Vinyl Wallet With Gold Lettering And Includes The Original Descriptive Insert Card.

Contents
* Half New Penny (Bronze) - The Royal Crown Reverse
* One New Penny (Bronze) - Portcullis Royally Crowned Reverse
* Two New Pence (Bronze) - Badge Of The Prince Of Wales Reverse
* Five New Pence (Cupro-Nickel) - Badge Of Scotland, Thistle Royally Crowned Reverse
* Ten New Pence (Cupro-Nickel) - Lion Passant Guardant Royally Crowned Reverse

Specifications
Country: United Kingdom
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth Ii
Obverse Designer: Arnold Machin, O.B.E., R.A.
Reverse Designer: Christopher Ironside
Composition: Three Bronze Coins (Half Penny, 1P, 2P) And Two Cupro-Nickel Coins (5P, 10P)
Mint: Royal Mint

Completeness
Complete - All Five Coins Present In Original Positions Within The Wallet. Original Descriptive Insert Card Present And Legible.

Condition Notes - Coins
The Coins Appear To Be In About Uncirculated Condition, Retaining Strong Detail. Some Toning Is Visible On The Bronze Denominations. The Coins Are Sealed Within The Plastic Covering Of The Wallet.

Condition Notes - Packaging
The Blue Vinyl Wallet Shows The Gold-Stamped Title "Britain'S First Decimal Coins" On The Front Cover With Some Fading To The Lettering. The Rear Of The Wallet Has A Small Area Of Adhesive Residue And Material Loss At The Lower Left Edge. Light Scuffing And Surface Wear Is Present Across The Wallet Exterior. The Internal Plastic Covering Over The Coins Shows Clouding And Moisture Marks On Both Sides, Partially Obscuring The Coins. The Descriptive Insert Card Is Present, Intact And Legible, With The Royal Mint Crest Visible At Upper Left.334414+6

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