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Die Trial Pieces Auction 2 6 Mar 2022
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The 50th Anniversary of Decimal Day 2021 50p Gold Proof Die Trial Piece
• Add this unique piece inspired by a historic minting anniversary to your collection
• Features a nostalgic design created by one of our senior designers – Dominique Evans
• Struck in 22 carat gold and finished to Proof standard
• Condition: Obverse, a few spots around date, smudge by the Queen's neck. Reverse, blotches at 1 o'clock and 7 o'clock
In 1971, the United Kingdom's coinage evolved from the centuries-old system of pounds, shillings and pence to a new decimal currency. Far from being an overnight switch, decimalisation took many years of careful planning and involved a huge information campaign. In order to achieve the monumental challenge of striking of new coins, we relocated from Tower Hill to our current home in Llantrisant, South Wales, where a new factory was required along with new machinery, production techniques and processes. The UK 50p coin did not exist until decimalisation so this is a fitting piece to commemorate this historic event.
• Add this unique piece inspired by a historic minting anniversary to your collection
• Features a nostalgic design created by one of our senior designers – Dominique Evans
• Struck in 22 carat gold and finished to Proof standard
• Condition: Obverse, a few spots around date, smudge by the Queen's neck. Reverse, blotches at 1 o'clock and 7 o'clock
In 1971, the United Kingdom's coinage evolved from the centuries-old system of pounds, shillings and pence to a new decimal currency. Far from being an overnight switch, decimalisation took many years of careful planning and involved a huge information campaign. In order to achieve the monumental challenge of striking of new coins, we relocated from Tower Hill to our current home in Llantrisant, South Wales, where a new factory was required along with new machinery, production techniques and processes. The UK 50p coin did not exist until decimalisation so this is a fitting piece to commemorate this historic event.