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Lot 100:
Description
A Mercury ‘The New British Fifty Pence Coin’ commemorative coin cover, numbered 1007 of a limited edition of 5,000. The set comprises a Bank of England ten-shilling banknote and two 1997 heptagonal fifty-pence coins. The banknote, serial number 03N 178314, features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the signature of Chief Cashier J. S. Fforde. The two cupro-nickel coins represent the reduced-size 50p specification introduced in 1997, featuring the seated Britannia reverse. The cover is franked with a pictorial London stamp and a Bank of England, London circular postmark dated 1st September 1997, marking the official issue date of the new coinage. The items are presented in a decorative card folder featuring a London skyline illustration.
Condition report:
The banknote is in uncirculated condition, remaining crisp and free of folds or staining. The two coins exhibit original mint lustre with no significant signs of handling. The card folder is in excellent condition with only minor shelf wear to the edges.
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