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Issued in 1998, this collector's set from The Royal Mint contains two piedfort silver proof Fifty Pence coins celebrating the European Union. This includes the dual-dated 1992-1993 50p, celebrating the completion of the Single European Market and the United Kingdom's Presidency of the Council of Ministers, designed by Mary Milner Dickens. This is paired with a 1998 coin marking 25 years since the UK's entry to the European Economic Community, with a design by John Mills. While both coins are made from .925 sterling silver with a proof finish, the 1992-1993 coin is made to the historic specification, meaning it's a little larger and heavier than the 1998 issue, which is the same size as a modern British 50p. Both coins are supplied in their original presentation case, complete with certificates of authenticity.
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This piedfort silver proof set from The Royal Mint features two Fifty Pence pieces from the 1990s, commemorating the UK's relationship with the European Union.
Designed by Mary Milner Dickens, this 1992-1993 dated coin was issued to mark the UK's Presidency of the Council of Ministers and the completion of the Single Market. The obverse shows Raphael Maklouf's royal portrait.
1998 marked the 25th anniversary of the UK's membership of the European Economic Community and Presidency of the EU. This 50p was designed by John Mills, paired with Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Queen Elizabeth II.
While the dual-dated 1992-1993 50p is an old, large-size coin, struck in 27.00 grams of sterling silver, the 1998 Fifty Pence is made to updated specifications and only weighs 16.00 grams. Both feature a premium proof finish.
These pre-owned sets are supplied in their original presentation case from The Royal Mint, complete with the original certificates of authenticity. The coins are offered in good condition and make a great addition to any collection.
