Lot 69: UK 2021 Charles Babbage 50p Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

A 2021 UK commemorative 50p coin, presented in its original Royal Mint fold-out presentation pack. The cupro-nickel coin is of heptagonal form. The reverse features a design by Nigel Talbot, incorporating the legend CHARLES BABBAGE in a stylised digital font, alongside a schematic representation of the Difference Engine’s calculating mechanisms. The obverse features the fifth definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark, surrounded by the legend ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 50 PENCE 2021. The coin is housed in a cream and royal blue card presentation folder featuring a portrait of Babbage and the printed inscription THE ROYAL MINT THE ORIGINAL MAKER CHARLES BABBAGE 2021 UK 50P BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED COIN. The reverse of the packaging includes technical specifications for the issue.