In 1997 the Royal Mint reduced the size of the 50 Pence coin. To celebrate and honour that event, they struck a pair of both sizes of the 50p in Proof Sterling Silver and put them into a green presentation case.
The larger of the two coins weighs 13.5 grams and the smaller one weighs 8 grams. Both are in protective capsules, in a Royal Mint presentation case and each set also comes with a certificate.
Most of us still love the old large sized coin, but progress is progress.
You can add this handsome set of the large and small sized 50 Pence pieces to your collection, they really look nice.
