Lot 468: UK 1998 Commemorative Fifty Pence Two Coin Set

A United Kingdom two-coin presentation set issued in 1998. The set comprises two cupro-nickel 50-pence coins. The first coin is the standard definitive issue featuring the obverse portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and a reverse depicting the seated figure of Britannia with the inscription FIFTY PENCE and the numeral 50. The second coin is a commemorative issue featuring a reverse design by John Mills with a pattern of twelve stars, the dates 1973 and 1998, and the inscription 50 PENCE, marking the 25th anniversary of the United Kingdom’s entry into the European Economic Community and the UK Presidency of the European Union. Both coins are housed in a blue and yellow cardboard presentation folder featuring star motifs and the printed text EUROPE 1998 COMMEMORATIVE FIFTY PENCE COIN SET. The interior of the folder includes a map of Europe and descriptive text. No specific maker’s marks or signatures are visible on the exterior packaging beyond the printed titles.