1998 BU 50p Coin Pack (2 Coins) - Europe Commemorative

1973-1998 - 25th Anniversary

This commemorative coin set celebrates the United Kingdom’s 25^th anniversary of membership with two Brilliant Uncirculated fifty pence coins.
 
The fifty pence coin has become the denomination traditionally chosen to celebrate significant events in European history and this custom continues in 1998 with a commemorative fifty pence to mark the United Kingdom’s 25^th anniversary of membership and its six-month Presidency of the European Union during the first half of the year. 
 
Created by sculptor John Mills, the reverse design features a celebratory pattern of the twelve stars of the European Union together with the anniversary dates 1973 and 1998.
 
Britannia has graced the circulating coinage for centuries and was not forgotten at decimalistion when she was chosen for the new fifty pence.  Britannia relinquishes her accustomed place on the reverse of the fifty pence coin to celebrate important events in European history.
 
The 50p coins are housed in a presentation folder and are of uncirculated quality and have been carefully handled to avoid damage.
 
Specification
 
Denomination – Fifty Pence
Quality – Brilliant Uncirculated
Alloy – Cupro-nickel
Weight – 8.00gms
Diameter – 27.30mm

SEALED IN ORIGINAL ROYAL MINT PACKAGING