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This United Kingdom 50 pence coin is a commemorative issue produced by The Royal Mint to mark the life and achievements of television pioneer John Logie Baird. The coin is housed in its original dark blue presentation folder which features a silver holographic security label. The reverse design features a transmission mast with concentric rings and includes the legend JOHN LOGIE BAIRD TELEVISION PIONEER. The design incorporates several historical inscriptions: 1888 John Logie Baird born, 1906 Studies engineering, 1926 Demonstrates analogue television, 1928 First transatlantic transmission, and 1946 John Logie Baird dies. Struck in cupro-nickel, the coin features a brilliant uncirculated finish.
Diameter: 27.30 mm
Weight: 8.00 g.
Condition report:
Brilliant uncirculated. The coin exhibits high original luster with no visible signs of wear or handling. The presentation folder is in excellent condition.
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