Lot 189: A Collection of UK and Gibraltar Commemorative Crowns and Medallions

This collection comprises four commemorative crowns and one nickel silver medallion, each presented in an individual plastic case with a printed card insert. The coins include a Gibraltar 1971 25 New Pence crown with an obverse portrait of Queen Elizabeth II; a UK 1977 Silver Jubilee crown commemorating 1952-1977; a UK 1980 crown for the 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother; and a UK 1972 Silver Wedding crown for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, 1947-1972. The final item is a nickel silver medallion for the 1982 visit of Pope John Paul II to the City of Canterbury. The obverses feature respective portraits or heraldic designs, with descriptive legends struck on the reverses. The inserts are printed with titles including GIBRALTAR CROWN 1971, H.M. QUEEN ELIZABETH II SILVER JUBILEE CROWN, and POPE JOHN PAUL II CANTERBURY 1982 NICKEL SILVER. One case insert bears the printed text MADE IN ENGLAND.