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A commemorative presentation set titled the Diamond Wedding Coin Collection 1947-2007, issued by the Royal Mint to mark the 60th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The set features a 2007 United Kingdom five-pound crown struck in cupro-nickel. The reverse of the crown, designed by Emma Noble, is based on the Westminster Abbey rose window and is inscribed TVEATVR VNITA DEVS, the date 2007, and the denomination FIVE POUNDS. Accompanying the crown is a collection of United Kingdom circulating coins dated 1947. This group includes cupro-nickel denominations of a half crown, florin, two shillings, and sixpence; a brass threepence; and bronze penny and halfpenny coins. The 1947 coins bear the Latin inscription FID DEF IND IMP and their respective denominations. The set is housed in the original illustrated card presentation folder.
2007 Crown Diameter: 38.61 mm
2007 Crown Weight: 28.28 g.
Condition report:
The coins are in uncirculated condition as issued. The cupro-nickel specimens retain full original lustre. Natural, light toning is present on the bronze coins. The presentation folder is in good condition with minor evidence of shelf wear to the edges.
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