A collection of UK commemorative coins and medals. The group features a 1951 George VI Festival of Britain cupro-nickel five-shilling crown, depicting the St. George and Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci. This coin is housed in a maroon presentation box with gold-effect lettering to the lid reading FESTIVAL OF BRITAIN 1951 and includes an informational insert. Also included is a large white metal medal commemorating the 900th anniversary of Westminster Abbey, with an architectural depiction and the inscription 900 YEARS WESTMINSTER ABBEY. The medal is contained within a Royal Mint case featuring a cream satin lining printed with the ROYAL MINT crest and includes a descriptive leaflet stating it was commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster, struck by The Royal Mint, and designed by: MICHAEL RIZZELLO. The collection further includes George VI half crowns and 1980 Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 80th Birthday commemorative crowns in cases printed National Westminster Bank Limited.
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