Lot 25: UK 2000 Public Libraries Anniversary Silver Proof Fifty Pence Coin
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A UK silver proof commemorative 50 pence coin, issued in 2000. The obverse features the fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, surrounded by the legend ELIZABETH.II.D.G.REG.F.D. 2000. The reverse, designed by Mary Milner Dickens, depicts an open book with pages arranged to resemble a library building. The reverse inscription reads 1850 – 2000 on the left, 50 PENCE above the book, and PUBLIC LIBRARIES on the right. The coin is housed within a clear protective plastic capsule, presented in a red Royal Mint case lined with black velvet and white fabric. A certificate of authenticity is included, featuring a stylized 150 logo and the text UNITED KINGDOM, 150 YEARS OF PUBLIC LIBRARIES, NATIONAL CELEBRATION LED BY THE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, SILVER PROOF FIFTY PENCE COIN, AND CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
Condition report:
The coin\'s obverse and reverse remain in proof condition, exhibiting mirror-like fields and frosted relief. There are some visible areas of golden-brown toning or environmental tarnish on the reverse, particularly concentrated on the right side over the library building design and the word LIBRARIES. The coin is protected by a clear plastic capsule and is accompanied by its original Royal Mint presentation case and certificate of authenticity.
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