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2009 40th Anniversary Of The Fifty Pence Silver Proof 16 Coin Set

2009 40th Anniversary 50p 16 Coin Set Silver Proof Boxed

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Sixteen silver proof Fifty Pence pieces! The Royal Mint issued the first 50ps in 1969, just before the UK’s currency went decimal. It was the worlds first seven-sided coin, designed to be easily identified by touch and sight. 2009 marked the fortieth anniversary of these distinctive coins and the Mint celebrated with a limited edition collectors sets featuring some of the most memorable designs seen on 50ps down the decades. Between 1969 and 2009 three different royal portraits were featured on 50p reverses but a whole range of commemorative designs were issued too, in addition to the classic seated Britannia motif by Christopher Ironside, used through this period. Included in this set are .925 sterling silver proof editions of 16 important Fifty Pence designs, reissued for the anniversary year. Inside the bespoke glossy black case you’ll find a large and small Ironsides Britannia 50p, a European Economic Community 50p, a Single European Market 50p, an EEC 25th Anniversary 50p, a D-Day Landings 50p, a National Health Service 50p, a Public Libraries 50p, a Suffragettes 50p, a Four Minute Mile 50p, a Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary 50p, two Victoria Cross 50ps (both types), a Scouts 50p, the new definitive shield-back 50p, introduced in 2009, and the infamous Kew Gardens 50p. The reverse of each of these coins features the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Elizabeth II. Just 2,500 of these silver sets were issued in 2009 and its the only way to own silver proof 2009 dated versions of the majority of the coins included. Order now and receive this set in its case of issue with a booklet/ certificate of authenticity enclosed.

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Coins in Set

2009 Ironsides Britannia Larger 50p Silver Proof
2009 Ironsides Britannia Smaller 50p Silver Proof
2009 European Economic Community 50p Silver Proof
2009 Single European Market 50p Silver Proof
2009 EEC 25th Anniversary 50p Silver Proof
2009 D-Day Landings 50p Silver Proof
2009 National Health Service 50p Silver Proof
2009 Public Libraries 50p Silver Proof
2009 Suffragettes 50p Silver Proof
2009 Four Minute Mile 50p Silver Proof
2009 Samuel Johnson's Dictionary 50p Silver Proof
2009 Victoria Cross Medal 50p Silver Proof
2009 Victoria Cross Soldiers 50p Silver Proof
2009 Scouts 50p Silver Proof
2009 Definitive Shield 50p Silver Proof
2009 Kew Gardens 50p Silver Proof

Specification

Sixteen 8.00 gram .925 sterling silver Fifity Pence coins. Diameter: 27.30 millimetres.

Presentation

In original capsules in velvet lined black glossy case from The Royal Mint. Just 2,500 sets issued in this presentation.

Condition

The images provided of this product are stock photos. The set you receive will be from the same issue and will have the same specifications. Some modern UK coins naturally develop toning or milk spots over time and these features may be present on the coin you receive. We cannot exchange coins displaying toning or milkspots.

Steeped in more than 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint supplies all of the United Kingdom's coinage as well as currency for nations around the world. Renown for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, The Royal Mint also produces commemorative coins, favoured by investors and collectors.

A Millennia of Minting

Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of London before moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.

The Royal Mint has always been on the forefront of economic, technical and artistic innovation. Its skilled craftsmen minted coins that would reach the far corners of the British Empire, establishing the image and reputation of Britain for all whose pockets they ended up in.

In 2010 The Royal Mint became a limited company owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint.

Collecting and Investing

The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition.

Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standards including Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable.

The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment. Whether you are diversifying your investments or simply appreciate world-class design, commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are a great buy.

The Royal Mint at The Britannia Coin Company

The Britannia Coin Company is proud to stock official commemorative coins from The Royal Mint as well as a wide range of historic Royal Mint coinage. We offer unbeatable value on The Royal Mint coins, backed by our reputation for honesty and integrity, built over more than a decade of trading.

Buy and sell coins with confidence when you use The Britannia Coin Company of Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire.

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The Britannia Coin Company is part of the Gold-Traders group, founded in 2008. We're members of the British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA) and pride ourselves on our honesty, integrity and expertise.

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The team buys thousands of coins every month via our postal valuation service. It's a safe and easy way to sell coins from home with payment via bank transfer available the same day you confirm our price.

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2009 40th Anniversary Of The Fifty Pence Silver Proof 16 Coin Set

Buy a 2009 40th Anniversary Of The Fifty Pence Silver Proof 16 Coin Set

Coins in Set

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Product Summary

A Millennia of Minting

Collecting and Investing

The Royal Mint at The Britannia Coin Company

Buy Collectable Coins Online

Free And Insured UK Shipping

Sell Your Coins With Confidence

Visit Our Wiltshire Showroom

Contact Our Coin Experts Now

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