This is an uncirculated set from 1972, cased with certification. The 9 coins contain 51.05g of 22ct gold and 65g of Sterling silver. Lightly toned unc. An opportunity to purchase a vintage gold and silver coin set at near bullion prices.
Reverse designs
GOLD FIFTY POUNDS
The Arms of the Bailiwick of Jersey, three golden lions.
GOLD TWENTY FIVE POUNDS COIN
The Royal Arms of 1593, taken from Elizabeth Castle in St. Aubin's Bay.
GOLD TWENTY POUNDS COIN
Ormer: A gastropod mollusc, and a great delicacy.
GOLD TEN POUNDS COIN
Gold Torque: This magnificent Bronze Age relic was found during excavations in St. Helier in 1889.
GOLD FIVE POUNDS COIN
Depicts a Lesser White-Toothed Shrew, only found in Jersey, Sark and the Isles of Scilly.
SILVER TWO POUNDS FIFTY PENCE COIN
Depicts a Lobster (Homarus vulcaris) : Found along the rocky coast and in the seas round Jersey.
SILVER TWO POUND COIN
Depicts Alexandra, a 306-ton barque, which was registered in 1865 and owned by Le Quesne, Pallot and Mallet of Jersey.
SILVER POUND COIN
Depicts: (Amaryllis belladonna) a Jersey Lily, originally brought from South Africa.
SILVER FIFTY PENCE COIN
Depicts The Royal Mace of Jersey, presented by King Charles II in 1663 in gratitude for hospitality during his exile in Jersey.
