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50 pence: CM.294-2013

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022)
Ian Rank-Broadley (Obverse designer)
Mint: Royal Mint
Le Brun, Christopher (Reverse designer)

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Description

250th Anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2013-06-10) by Knox, Tim (FSA)

Dating

Production date: AD 2009

Components of the work

Object composed of cupro-nickel Diameter 27.3 mm Weight 8.00 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The pagoda, a building associated with the Botanical Gardens at Kew, encircled by a vine.

  • Text: 1759/ 2009
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

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Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.294-2013
Primary reference Number: 197893
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Created: Wednesday 9 April 2014 Updated: Tuesday 8 August 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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