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A coin presentation pack issued in 2013 titled Her Majesty The Queen’s Coronation Jubilee to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the coronation. The set contains a commemorative cupro-nickel £5 coin from the Bailiwick of Guernsey and a group of eight historical pre-decimal British coins. The 2013 £5 coin features a double portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and an ER cypher with floral motifs on the reverse. The pre-decimal group, titled The First Coinage of Her Majesty’s Reign, includes a cupro-nickel Half Crown, Florin, Shilling, and Sixpence; a nickel-brass Threepence; and a bronze Penny, Halfpenny, and Farthing. The collection is housed in a blue card folder with gold-coloured lettering including the series title Historic Collectables of the Nation. The interior of the folder provides printed technical specifications for each coin, including denomination, alloy, weight, and diameter.
Bailiwick of Guernsey £5: Weight 28.28g, Diameter 38.61mm
Half Crown: Weight 14.2g, Diameter 32mm
Florin: Weight 11.5g, Diameter 28.5mm
Shilling: Weight 5.63g, Diameter 23.6mm
Sixpence: Weight 2.83g, Diameter 19mm
Threepence: Weight 6.8g, Diameter 21mm
Penny: Weight 9.396g, Diameter 30.81mm
Halfpenny: Weight 5.658g, Diameter 26mm
Farthing: Weight 2.852g, Diameter 20mm.
Condition report:
The 2013 Guernsey £5 coin appears in uncirculated condition with no visible signs of wear (photo 1). The eight pre-decimal coins show varying degrees of circulation wear and natural surface toning, particularly evident on the bronze denominations (photo 2). The blue card presentation folder is in good condition, showing only minor edge wear and light surface scuffing consistent with handling (photo 1).
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