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Mark a defining chapter in modern British history with this official 1973–2020 EEC Entry and Withdrawal 50p two-coin set. This historic pairing from The Royal Mint brings together the original 1973 50p coin—struck to commemorate the UK's entry into the European Economic Community—and a 2020 brilliant uncirculated 50p issued to mark Britain's formal departure from the European Union. The 1973 piece features David Wynne's iconic star design, while the 2020 coin carries a simple yet powerful inscription: 'Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations'. Housed in an informative Royal Mint presentation pack, this two-coin set captures the story of the UK's changing relationship with Europe across nearly five decades. An essential addition for collectors of political, historical, or commemorative coinage.
The 1973 EEC 50p in this set features a distinctive design by David Wynne, depicting nine interlocking hands symbolising unity and cooperation. The coin was issued to mark the UK's entry into the European Economic Community. As it was made in the 1970s, this coin is slightly larger in size than modern Fifty Pence pieces.
The 2020 EU Withdrawal 50p features a simple inscription reading 'Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations,' commemorating the United Kingdom's official departure from the European Union.
A brilliant uncirculated 2020 Brexit 50p is paired with a historic, circulated 1973 EEC 50p in this official collectors set.
This two-coin set is part of a limited edition presentation of just 5,000, released by The Royal Mint in 2020. This pre-owned set is supplied in its original display folder, packed with information on the UK's relationship with the European Union.
