2000 Silver Proof PIEDFORT 50p - 150 Years of Public Libraries

This SILVER Proof PIEDFORT edition 50p represents the 150th Anniversary of the BRITISH LIBRARY 1850 – 2000. The reverse design represents the turning pages of a book above a pediment of a classical library building, which contains the inscription ‘Public Libraries’.

Being a PIEDFORT coin,it is produced on double thickness blanks.

Encapsulated and housed in the original Royal Mint box with the Certificate of Authenticity, this is limited edition coin from the Royal Mint.

Coin Specifications

Denomination - Fifty Pence

Alloy - Sterling .925 Silver

Diameter - 27.30mm

Weight - 16.00gms

Issue Limited - 10,000