A George VI? white metal and bronze coin set presented in a glazed wooden frame. The collection includes United Kingdom denominations minted in 1949, comprising a bronze half penny featuring the Golden Hind, a bronze farthing depicting a wren, a cupro-nickel sixpence featuring the royal monogram, and a cupro-nickel shilling featuring a lion atop a crown. The coins are mounted on a dark blue mat board decorated with red and gold-coloured borders and lettering. The printed text on the mat reads A SPECIAL YEAR A collection of coins minted in 1949, with a further printed inscription at the bottom right corner reading (C) COINAGE DE4 3NS, 2005. The assembly is housed within a dark wood frame featuring a gilt metal effect inner slip and an integral stand to the rear.
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