Lot 417: UK 1971 The Decimal Coinage Official Proof Set

A UK 1971 proof coinage set, housed in a black presentation case. The set includes multiple coins representing the denominations introduced during decimalisation, including a heptagonal fifty pence, two circular cupro-nickel coins, and three bronze coins. Each coin features the word NEW preceding the denomination, such as NEW PENCE. The reverse designs include a seated figure of Britannia, a crowned lion, a crowned thistle, the Prince of Wales feathers, a crowned portcullis, and a royal crown. A square bronze commemorative plaque featuring the Royal Arms is included in the arrangement. The black outer card sleeve features a printed dot-matrix inscription reading THE DECIMAL COINAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND 1971. The coins are held within a clear acrylic protective case with a dark blue insert. No additional maker’s marks or signatures are visible on the packaging.