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	Royal British Mint Products - The Coin Boutique
		The Proof coins are featured in a sumptuous red leather presentation case and the set includes the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.
		Comprising nine legal tender coins struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality, this year’s set celebrates the 300th anniversary of the Act of Union between Scotland and England, the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade and the centenary of the Scouting Movement.
		Contains ten coins of the realm including two £2 coins and two 50p coins and tells the fascinating stories of the heroic Admiral Nelson, the traitor Guido Fawkes and the intellectual Samuel Johnson.
	www.coinboutique.com /britmint.html (500 words)

	Crown (British coin) - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
		The crown, originally known as the "crown of the double rose", was a British coin introduced as part of King Henry VIII's monetary reform of 1526.
		No crowns were minted in the reign of Mary I, but silver as well as gold coins were minted in the reigns of Elizabeth I, James I, and Charles I.
		Crowns were minted in all reigns between Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II, the last being produced in 1981.
	www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/c/r/o/Crown_(coin).html (239 words)

	Currency
		Coins were created of a set weight and gold quality, and then stamped to prove their worth.
		Of course, one could use an alloy with the same stamp as the coin to cheat, but the stamps were complex and thus difficult to duplicate (at the time).
		Examples of this system in the past was the gold standard, where the US Dollar was backed with gold stored at Fort Knox, and the British Pound Sterling, which was backed by one pound of sterling silver at its inception in 1158 in the hands of King Henry II.
	www.nebulasearch.com /encyclopedia/article/Currency.html (1234 words)

	1965 Coin of the Year
		Photographs of coins with a strong association for each particular year.
		Such was his contribution to the freedom of the UK that a commemorative coin, a crown or five shilling piece, was issued in his honour, the first time the head of a commoner had appeared on a British coin since Oliver Cromwell.
		Princess Stephanie of Monaco was born on February 1st, and King Farouk I of Egypt died on March 18th.
	www.coinoftheyear.com /1965.php (168 words)

	The Gold Coin Store : British Gold Sovereigns
		A total of 1,295,000 coins were struck, but most have been lost to the ravages of time, making this an especially scarce issue.
		George V’s foresighted approach to the throne was crucial in in easing this profound national transition.
		Known as “the most trusted coins in the world,” these British Sovereigns were included in the survival kits of American pilots during both World War II and Desert Storm.
	www.thegoldcoinstore.com /WorldGold/British_Gold_Sovereigns_India_Mint.php (458 words)

	British Coin Collecting, and all collecting accessories. -
		Proud to be the First coin dealer in the World with SafeBuy UK accreditation.
		The coin accessory section is first, followed by the stamp section (after page 54).
		Englands' Striking History - An introduction to silver hammered coins and the history of the period.
	www.predecimal.com (661 words)

	Gold Coins Index Page
		British 3 Coin Gold Sovereign Sets For Sale
		British 4 Coin Gold Sovereign Sets For Sale
		We buy & sell most types of investment gold coins and gold bars.
	www.taxfreegold.co.uk /contents.html (602 words)

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