Lot 128: UK 1996 The Royal Mint and Bank of England Five Pounds Set
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A 1996 numismatic set comprising a commemorative crown coin and a five-pound banknote, housed in a printed card presentation folder. The Series E Five Pounds banknote features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and George Stephenson on the reverse, with the printed signature of the Chief Cashier G.E.A. KENTFIELD. The note bears the serial number HM70 000424. A printed inscription on the folder states the note is from a limited run with serial numbers between 1 and 5000. The accompanying commemorative five-pound crown celebrates the 70th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. The reverse design features the Royal Standard, the Union Flag, and the Queen’s personal flag with the dates 1926 and 1996 and the inscription VIVAT REGINA ELIZABETHA. The obverse features the Raphael Maklouf portrait of the Queen. The folder contains printed technical specifications identifying the coin as cupro-nickel.
Diameter: 38.61mm
Weight: 28.28g.
Condition report:
The banknote appears in uncirculated condition with sharp corners and no visible folds or staining. The coin exhibits original mint lustre with no signs of circulation; the reverse shows high-relief detail with minimal contact marks. The commemorative card folder shows minor shelf wear and light creasing to the edges. The set is complete as issued in its original presentation packaging.
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