Antiques & Collectables, Coins, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
A set of eight UK definitive coins issued in 2023 by the Royal Mint to mark the transition to the reign of King Charles III. The collection includes denominations of 1 penny, 2 pence, 5 pence, 10 pence, 20 pence, 50 pence, 1 pound, and 2 pounds. Each coin features a new reverse design focused on United Kingdom wildlife and conservation: 1p (hazel dormouse), 2p (red squirrel), 5p (oak leaves), 10p (capercaillie), 20p (puffin), 50p (Atlantic salmon), 1 pound (bees), and 2 pounds (floral emblems of the four nations). The coins are struck in various compositions including copper-plated steel, nickel-plated steel, cupro-nickel, and bimetallic alloys. The set is presented in its original white card folder printed with King Charles III Definitives and 2023 UK BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED COIN SET. The coins feature inscribed denominations including 1 PENNY, 2 PENCE, 5 PENCE, 10 PENCE, 20 PENCE, 50 PENCE, 1 POUND, and 2 POUNDS. The obverses, though not pictured, carry the definitive portrait of His Majesty King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
Condition report:
The coins are in brilliant uncirculated condition, exhibiting full mint lustre with no visible wear or circulation marks. The original presentation folder is in excellent condition with no significant signs of wear.
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