Coins & Silver Bullion Auction (14% Buyers Commission)
A collection of ten United Kingdom brilliant uncirculated coins issued by the Royal Mint in 2006. The set is presented in the original silver-coloured display folder featuring a chain motif and the embossed inscription FOR VALOUR on the obverse. The collection comprises five commemorative issues alongside five standard circulation denominations. Commemorative coins include two two-pound pieces marking the bicentenary of the birth of Isambard Kingdom Brunel, two fifty-pence pieces marking the 150th anniversary of the institution of the Victoria Cross, and a one-pound coin featuring the Egyptian Arch in Northern Ireland. The folder provides detailed technical specifications on the reverse and bears the printed signature of Gerald Sheehan, Chief Executive of the Royal Mint.
Two Pound (x2): 12.00g, 28.40mm, Cupro-nickel and Nickel-brass
One Pound: 9.50g, 22.50mm, Nickel-brass
Fifty Pence (x2): 8.00g, 27.30mm, Cupro-nickel
Twenty Pence: 5.00g, 21.40mm, Cupro-nickel
Ten Pence: 6.50g, 24.50mm, Cupro-nickel
Five Pence: 3.25g, 18.00mm, Cupro-nickel
Two Pence: 7.12g, 25.91mm, Copper-plated steel
One Penny: 3.56g, 20.32mm, Copper-plated steel.
Condition report:
Coins are in brilliant uncirculated condition with full original mint lustre. The presentation folder shows minor signs of shelf wear and a small nick to the card at the top edge of the inner flap.
Share this lot:
