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A Multi-Set Coin Collection including British Pre-Decimals and New Zealand Issues in a Wooden Presentation Case

Lot 228: A Multi-Set Coin Collection including British Pre-Decimals and New Zealand Issues in a Wooden Presentation Case

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Start price: £5

Estimated price: £20 - £40

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A multi-set coin collection housed within a rectangular, dark stained wooden presentation case, featuring a hinged lid and a black velvet interior lining. The collection comprises a blue booklet titled “BRITAIN’S FIRST DECIMAL COINS,” and two red booklets embossed with a coat of arms and the text “NEW ZEALAND COIN ISSUE.” These red booklets further detail “NEW ZEALAND COINS OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II” and “THE NEW ZEALAND DECIMAL COINAGE,” each containing a set of New Zealand coins. Additionally, the case contains a black velvet insert explicitly labeled “THE PRE-DECIMALS OF ELIZABETH II,” displaying nine individual British pre-decimal coins, including a Farthing, Threepence, English Shilling, Florin, Halfcrown, Penny, Sixpence, Halfpenny, and Scottish Shilling. The coins, made of various metallic compositions, appear well-preserved within their respective plastic sleeves and dedicated slots.