Pre-Owned 2013 UK Christopher Ironside 50p Proof Design Gold Coin
This Pre-Owned 2013 UK Christopher Ironside 50p Proof Design Gold Coin was issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Christopher Ironside, the designer of the UK's first decimal coins. This coin was limited to a mintage of 450 worldwide. The reverse of the coin features Christopher Ironside's royal arms design, with the coin's monetary denomination shown in both words and numbers. The obverse of the coin bears Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. - Weighs 15.50g and is struck in 916.7 (22ct) gold. - Manufactured by The Royal Mint. - Struck to a proof design finish. - VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Diameter: 27.30mm. - Limited mintage of 450. - Supplied loose without box or certificate. Christopher Ironside was an English painter and coin designer who is famous for designing the reverse sides of the coins used in Britain's coin decimalisation in 1971.