1994 Piedfort Silver Proof Fifty Pence Two-Coin Set ‘D-Day Anniversary (1994) and European Community (1992)’ in Near Mint Condition.
The D-Day coin is a commemorative coin marking the 50th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion, The European Community coin is also a commemorative coin marking the British Presidency of European Council of Ministers.
These fifty pence coins come complete with a hard red box and certificate as issued by the royal mint.
These coins have been photographed inside the capsules and have not been handled.
These coins are struck in .925 silver with a proof finish by the Royal Mint. Proof coins are hand-finished to create a flawless effect, and are often struck multiple times with specially prepared dies to achieve a mirrored finish and clarity of detail.
The obverse features the portrait of Elizabeth II facing to the right. The reverse images are different, The D-Day has a design representing the Allied invasion force of landing craft and aircraft heading for Normandy, filling the sea and sky. The European Union coin features a conference table seen from above, around which are arranged twelve chairs for the Council of Ministers.
Piedfort coins are specifically struck coins that are typically twice the thickness and weight of standard coins of the same denomination.
The weight of these coins are 27 grams of .925 silver each.
You will receive Two Piedfort Fifty pence coins in this set.
You will receive the coins in the pictures.
