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8th April 2019

Royal Mint Trial Coins to be offered in our 17th April 2019 auction.

An unusual range of Royal Mint trial coins are to be offered in our 17th April 2019 auction.

Trial coins are issued by the Royal Mint for testing in vending machines, shops and banks prior to the release of a new coin.

Offered in this sale are the following lots:-

Lot 508 - 1981 9 sided 25p Royal Mint Trial coin (no value), Royal Mint Trial around central orb/Experimental Coin 1981 around Royal Mint Arms, nearly uncirculated in presentation box, scarce. Estimate £200

 

Lot 509 - Royal Mint Trial 18mm bronze coin, undated no value (2 cents Euro pattern), uniface Royal Mint Arms, crown above, Tower of London to left, rose to right, Royal Mint in scroll below, nearly uncirculated in plastic case, scarce. Estimate £50

 

Lot 512 - 2015 £1 Royal Mint Trial Piece extremely fine. Estimate £40

 

The full 17th April 2019 auction catalogue is available to view on our website, which also has details on how you can place bids. Our Twitter and Facebook accounts also include updates of all our latest auction news.

 

Are you thinking of selling your collection or perhaps part of it? Would you like us to value your collection and give you advice on how best to market it? Visit our selling pages for more information or call us on 01926 499 031 and ask to speak to one of our experts.

 

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