1971 Great Britain “Britain’s First Decimal Coins” – Official Royal Mint Set
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Item ID: 5935
Category: Collectables
• Set Contents:
1 New Penny (Bronze)
2 New Pence (Bronze)
5 New Pence (Cupro-nickel)
10 New Pence (Cupro-nickel)
50 New Pence (Cupro-nickel)
• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the “Girls of Great Britain and Ireland” tiara by Arnold Machin.
• Reverse: National emblems: Crown, Badge of Wales, Thistle, and Britannia (designs by Christopher Ironside).
• Composition:
Bronze (1p, 2p)
Copper-nickel (5p, 10p, 50p)
• Packaging: Blue vinyl folder with “BRITAIN’S FIRST DECIMAL COINS” in gilt print, containing informational card.
• Condition Notes: Wallet shows moderate surface ink transfer and light age-related toning on coins and insert. Coins remain bright, uncirculated, and original.
• Mintage: Common – over 6 million sets produced for the 1971 decimal launch.
1 New Penny (Bronze)
2 New Pence (Bronze)
5 New Pence (Cupro-nickel)
10 New Pence (Cupro-nickel)
50 New Pence (Cupro-nickel)
• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the “Girls of Great Britain and Ireland” tiara by Arnold Machin.
• Reverse: National emblems: Crown, Badge of Wales, Thistle, and Britannia (designs by Christopher Ironside).
• Composition:
Bronze (1p, 2p)
Copper-nickel (5p, 10p, 50p)
• Packaging: Blue vinyl folder with “BRITAIN’S FIRST DECIMAL COINS” in gilt print, containing informational card.
• Condition Notes: Wallet shows moderate surface ink transfer and light age-related toning on coins and insert. Coins remain bright, uncirculated, and original.
• Mintage: Common – over 6 million sets produced for the 1971 decimal launch.
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