Lot 355: UK 1996 Royal Mint Northern Ireland Brilliant Uncirculated One Pound Coin
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A UK 1996 one pound coin struck in nickel-brass, presented in its original Royal Mint illustrated fold-out card folder. The obverse features the third crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf, with the legend ELIZABETH.II.D.G.REG.F.D. 1996. The reverse, designed by Norman Sillman, depicts a Celtic-style cross with the Broighter collar in the centre and a patera above, encircled by the legend ONE POUND. The edge is milled and inscribed with the motto DECUS ET TUTAMEN. The coin is housed in a printed card folder featuring Celtic knotwork and text reading 1996 BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED £1 COIN FOR NORTHERN IRELAND. The interior contains descriptive text regarding the Broighter Hoard found at Limavady, mentioning the Broighter collar and Manannán mac Lir. The back of the folder displays the ROYAL MINT logo and address ROYAL MINT, LLANTRISANT, PONTYCLUN, MID GLAMORGAN CF72 8YT, followed by CROWN COPYRIGHT 1996.
Condition report:
The coin appears in brilliant uncirculated condition with full mint luster and no visible contact marks or wear. The obverse and reverse surfaces are clean with no evidence of toning or environmental damage. The original card presentation folder is intact with sharp corners and no visible creases or tears. The coin remains securely held within its original internal plastic housing.
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