1971 Great Britain & Northern Ireland Proof Coin Set Original Packaging

For sale is an official 1971 Decimal Coinage of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Proof Set, issued by The Royal Mint to mark the historic transition to the decimal currency system.

This set includes the first six definitive decimal coin denominations, beautifully presented in a hard acrylic display case:
• 50p (Seven-sided Britannia)
• 10p (Lion passat)
• 5p (Crowned thistle)
• 2p (Prince of Wales feathers)
• 1p (Crowned portcullis)
• ½p (Imperial Crown)
• Official oblong bronze Royal Mint medallion / token


• Coins: In original Proof condition with sharp details. The copper/bronze coins show mild, natural vintage toning typical for this specific set.
• Case: Hard plastic case is secure and intact.
• Outer Envelope: Includes the original black paper/cardboard flap envelope, showing typical vintage shelf wear and creased edges commensurate with its age (please see photos for exact condition details).
Great piece of numismatic history for any collector's album.

Delivery options:
• Collection (Cash on collection)
• An Post postage available nationwide at buyer's expense €7 with tracking.