Lot 107: UK 2000 Royal Mint Time Capsule Nine Coin Set
Sold for: £20
A UK Royal Mint Millennium Time Capsule coin set, presented in a brushed metal storage case. The set includes nine coins dated 1999 and 2000, comprising a five pound crown, a two pound coin, a one pound coin, a fifty pence coin, a twenty pence coin, a ten pence coin, a five pence coin, a two pence coin, and a one penny coin. The five pound crown features a clock face reverse design with the hands at midnight, flanked by the dates 1999 and 2000, inscribed ANNO DOMINI and FIVE POUNDS. The inner lid features a technical specification chart listing the denominations, designers, alloys (including cupro-nickel, nickel-brass, and copper-plated steel), diameters, and weights. The obverse of each coin bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. The exterior of the metal case is printed with the text . T I M E 2 0 0 0 C A P S U L E . and the Royal Mint crest. A purple card insert printed with a celestial motif and the text 2000 TIME CAPSULE is included within the case.
Diameter: 38.61mm (£5)
Weight: 28.28g (£5)
Diameter: 28.40mm (£2)
Weight: 12.00g (£2)
Diameter: 22.50mm (£1)
Weight: 9.50g (£1)
Diameter: 27.30mm (50p)
Weight: 8.00g (50p)
Diameter: 21.40mm (20p)
Weight: 5.00g (20p)
Diameter: 24.50mm (10p)
Weight: 6.50g (10p)
Diameter: 18.00mm (5p)
Weight: 3.25g (5p)
Diameter: 25.91mm (2p)
Weight: 7.13g (2p)
Diameter: 20.32mm (1p)
Weight: 3.56g (1p).
Condition report:
The coins are in brilliant uncirculated condition, displaying high luster and sharp strikes. The obverse and reverse surfaces show no significant signs of wear or circulation, though minor atmospheric toning is present on the edges and surfaces of the larger cupro-nickel coins (photo 2). The coins are held securely within a blue velvet-lined tray. The metal presentation case is intact with some light surface scuffing consistent with storage (photo 1). The original technical chart and commemorative insert are present and undamaged.
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