Commemorative �5 Gold Proof Two-Coin Set.

CHURCHILL, Winston S.

Published by 1999

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Number 92 of 125 sets, comprising two coins, each 47.54 grammes of 22 carat gold, produced by the Royal Mint to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Churchill. The coins are in the original felt-lined presentation box, and the set includes the Royal Mint's numbered certificate of authenticity and information slip. One coin is designated Guernsey and the other Alderney. "The two impressive reverse designs. depict two superb but different portraits of Churchill by British artists Christine Ellingham and Tony Hansard. Both likenesses capture the familiar and distinctive features so readily associated with the famous wartime leader. Gracing the obverse of the Guernsey coin is the most recent portrait of Her Majesty the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS FSNAD while the Alderney coin features the elegant and charming royal effigy by Raphael Maklouf" (Royal Mint information slip). Provenance: the collection of Steve Forbes, chairman of Forbes Magazine, and presidential candidate in the 1996 and 2000 US elections; his book label is loosely inserted. Two coins, each 38.61 mm diameter. In protective plastic case, within original felt-lined Royal Mint green morocco box, with certificate of authenticity. In fine condition. Seller Inventory # 172082

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Title: Commemorative �5 Gold Proof Two-Coin Set.
Publisher: 1999

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