Lot 420: UK 1979 Coinage of Great Britain & Northern Ireland Proof Set

A UK 1979 proof coinage set, presented in a maroon textured holder within a clear acrylic case and a teal textured card sleeve. The set consists of six circulating denominations: a 50 pence, 10 pence, and 5 pence struck in copper-nickel, alongside a 2 pence, 1 penny, and half-penny struck in bronze. Each coin features a mirrored proof finish. The obverse of each coin depicts the Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the legend ELIZABETH II D.G.REG.F.D. 1979. The reverse designs include Britannia on the 50p, a crowned lion on the 10p, a crowned thistle on the 5p, the Prince of Wales feathers on the 2p, a crowned portcullis on the 1p, and a crown on the half-penny. Also included is a square copper-toned Royal Mint medallion featuring the Royal Arms on the obverse and a representation of the Royal Mint building at Llantrisant on the reverse. The outer card sleeve is silver-foil stamped with the legend COINAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN & NORTHERN IRELAND 1979.