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1981 Crown Commemorating the Marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana
The 1981 Crown Commemorates the Marriage of Prince Charles and Princess Diana
It Was Not Issued in the Proof Set

Obverse of the 1981 Fifty New Pence Coin

Obverse of the 1981 Fifty New Pence Coin
Britannia Reverse Design as Used on 1981 Fifty New Pence
Britannia Reverse Design as Used on 1981 Fifty New Pence
The Last of the "New"!
The 1981 coins were the last of the decimal coins to include the word "new". From 1982 the word "new" was omitted.

Each year since 1970, the Royal Mint has produced special editions of coin sets for collectors, which are also ideal as gifts. We have a few of the 1981 United Kingdom coin sets, produced by the Royal Mint.
From 1970 to 1981 proof sets were the only type of coin set issued by the Royal Mint.

Six Coin Proof Set
"Proof" coins are specially struck with great care and attention. The dies are highly polished on the flat surfaces, with a frosted finish on the design, the blanks from which the coins are struck are also polished before striking (minting), so that the finished coins show their designs to the absolutely best effect. The raised relief parts of the design have a frosted finish, and stand out from the background (field) which has a mirror finish. Each coin is carefully inspected prior to packaging, and is guaranteed to be perfect and without any blemish.
Please note that most proof sets of this year will have some degree of surface "toning" or "tarnish".

1981 Proof Sets Contain:

The Six circulating coins, 50 new pence, 10 new pence, 5 new pence, 2 new pence, 1 new penny, and half new penny.
All attractively packaged in a specially designed plastic case.

Coins Issued
DenominationDesignCirculation
Fifty PenceBritanniaYes
Ten PenceLionYes
Five PenceCrowned ThistleNo
Two PencePlumesYes
PennyPortcullisYes
Half PennyCrownYes

Notes on Table
Yes* = But not issued in the set.
Circulation = Whether the coin was also issued for circulation.

1981 Coin Prices
ItemGradeCoins in SetPricePackaging
1981 Coin SetProof6£25Royal Mint Plastic Case

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.

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