In 2015 the royal mints programme of commemoration marking. This is the first coin in a series that the royal mint has commissioned over a fiveyear period to commemorate the wartime journey. The london 2012 silver 50p sports collection fifty pences 2011 a 29coin set in silver each coin depicting a different sport, lustrous unc some with light toning, along with two pounds 2015 first world war 100th anniversary royal navy issue unc in the royal mint wallet of issue. Lovely coin and quick delivery 2003 womens social and political union 50p. Four of the most sought after are actually new releases, launched by the royal mint in 2015 and 2016. It was the pride and joy of englands royal navy but in 1545 it tragically sank with the loss of all 35 men. A rare two pound coin variation is selling for a huge. Imperial war museums and the royal mint have formed a partnership to deliver a fiveyear commemoration program of coins, including the royal navy 2015 uk. The image shows an iron dukeclass battleship in profile with a seaplane on the starboard side and sea birds on the port side. Ukcoinhunt coin album 96 spaces suitable for up to 50p coins. The reverse features david rowlands design of a battleship approaching the open sea.
The coin was made to mark the centenary of the first world war. The coin in the photographs above is the one you will receive. The design is now being released in precious metal. The royal mints world war i coin series commemorates the first world war, and the journey from outbreak to armistice. A collection of coins image by frankieleon cc by 2.
By the start of the first world war, great britain had the largest and most powerful navy in the world. It is widely regarded as one of the most important books ever. Get the best deals on 2015 uk gold coins when you shop the largest online selection at. In 2015 the royal mint in collaboration with the royal mail issued this wonderful first day cover. With a detailed design featuring a mighty battleship, this coin captures the strength of a force whose contribution to victory in the first world war deserves to be remembered. Youre right, only the 2015 royal navy coin and the magna carta coin exist. What to look forward to in 2015 the royal mint blog. Another four places in the top ten are occupied by coins minted in the last two years. This is very rare coin minted only 650000 and uncirculated coin as image. It was designed by military artist david rowlands, and features a picture of a royal navy battleship. Join the coin hunt to find the first world war royal navy 2 pound coin 1 in 983 coins. The royal mint commemorates the 100th anniversary of the. Free postage and packaging all items will be posted in a new bubble padded lined envelope.
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