Finally a 50p pays tribute to the 75th anniversary of the battle of. The coin was made to mark the centenary of the first world war. The royal mints world war i coin series commemorates the first world war, and the journey from outbreak to armistice. In 2015 the royal mints programme of commemoration marking. With a detailed design featuring a mighty battleship, this coin captures the strength of a force whose contribution to victory in the first world war deserves to be remembered. The reverse features david rowlands design of a battleship approaching the open sea. Imperial war museums and the royal mint have formed a partnership to deliver a fiveyear commemoration program of coins, including the royal navy 2015 uk. What to look forward to in 2015 the royal mint blog. You can buy it online but those who discover one in their change are likely to find the best value. Youre right, only the 2015 royal navy coin and the magna carta coin exist.
It was the pride and joy of englands royal navy but in 1545 it tragically sank with the loss of all 35 men. In 2015 the royal mint in collaboration with the royal mail issued this wonderful first day cover. Four of the most sought after are actually new releases, launched by the royal mint in 2015 and 2016. This is very rare coin minted only 650000 and uncirculated coin as image. Join the coin hunt to find the first world war royal navy 2 pound coin 1 in 983 coins. The coin in the photographs above is the one you will receive.
Ukcoinhunt coin album 96 spaces suitable for up to 50p coins. It was designed by military artist david rowlands, and features a picture of a royal navy battleship. Free postage and packaging all items will be posted in a new bubble padded lined envelope. In the world of decimal collectors its pretty much either used or bu. Lovely coin and quick delivery 2003 womens social and political union 50p. The design is now being released in precious metal. This is the first coin in a series that the royal mint has commissioned over a fiveyear period to commemorate the wartime journey. The london 2012 silver 50p sports collection fifty pences 2011 a 29coin set in silver each coin depicting a different sport, lustrous unc some with light toning, along with two pounds 2015 first world war 100th anniversary royal navy issue unc in the royal mint wallet of issue. The royal navy was a force of strength, protecting the united kingdom and the british empire and blockading enemy ports.
The 2018 gold proof commemorative proof set a 5coin set comprising five pound crown 2018 prince george fifth birthday, two pounds 3 2018 first world war the royal air force, 2018 first world war armistice, 2018 200th anniversary of mary shellys frankenstein, fifty pence 2018 100th anniversary. Another four places in the top ten are occupied by coins minted in the last two years. In commemoration of the centenary of the first world war, the royal mint has. The royal mint commemorates the 100th anniversary of the. It is widely regarded as one of the most important books ever. Get the best deals on 2015 uk gold coins when you shop the largest online selection at. Once complete, this collector album will be the envy of other collectors due to the breadth of the themes inside.
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