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A United Kingdom 2009 cupro-nickel 50 pence coin commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The coin is presented in a Change Checker branded blue protective card with a holographic security seal labelled ‘Certified Brilliant Uncirculated’. The obverse features the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and the reverse features the Christopher Le Brun Kew Gardens design. This specimen is an original 2009 strike (KM# 1118), distinguished from later reissues by the obverse portrait and date placement. With a circulation mintage of approximately 210,000, this design is the scarcest 50p coin in UK decimal history.
Weight: 8g
Diameter: 27.3mm.
Condition report:
Uncirculated. The coin exhibits sharp strike details and original mint lustre. The card remains sealed with the holographic sticker intact, showing only minor storage wear to the corners and edges.
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