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A UK commemorative medal issued to celebrate the engagement announcement of Prince William of Wales and Catherine Middleton. The piece is struck in a silver-coloured metal with selective gold-toned gilding and exhibits a proof-like finish. The obverse features a central gilded monogram of the intertwined letters C and W, surmounted by a royal crown and encircled by a gilded floral and ribbon wreath. The legend around the perimeter reads HRH PRINCE WILLIAM OF WALES KG and CATHERINE ELIZABETH MIDDLETON. The reverse depicts the facade and gates of Buckingham Palace with a flag flying from the roof. The peripheral inscription reads ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT and 16TH NOVEMBER 2010. The medal is housed in a circular clear protective plastic capsule. No denomination or mint mark is visible, indicating this is a commemorative medal rather than legal tender coinage.
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