1998 Piedfort Silver Proof Fifty Pence Two Coin Set ‘European Union and NHS’ in Near Mint Condition.
The European Union coin is a commemorative coin marking the 25th anniversary of UK membership in the European Union, The NHS Coin is also a commemorative coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of the National Health Service.
These fifty pence coins come complete in a hard blue box with stars and certificates as issued by the royal mint.
These coins have been photographed inside the capsule and have not been handled, there is minor tarnishing on some coins.
These 1998 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 of the EU Fifty pence features a pattern of twelve stars representing the twelve members of the European Union. The Reverse of the NHS coin features a pair of hands set against a pattern of radiating lines.
Piedfort coins are specifically struck coins that are typically twice the thickness and weight of standard coins of the same denomination.
The weight of the coins are 16 grams of .925 silver each.
You will receive two Piedfort Silver Fifty Pence coins in the set.
The pictures are stock images, you will receive a similar 1998 Silver Piedfort Set of Two coins, European Union and NHS.
