2009 50th Anniversary of the Mini Silver Proof Coin
In 2009 the most iconic of British cars, the Mini, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The unique and revolutionary design by Alec Issigonis influenced a generation of carmakers. Over 50 million Minis have been sold worldwide and many ‘classic’ versions are still on the road and loved by their owners. To celebrate this very British anniversary, the Royal Mint has produced a £5 Proof coin in sterling silver and features on its reverse a side-view image of the classic Mini, created by David Cornell FRSA, FRBS.
* Struck in sterling silver to the highest quality of minting
* Features a design specially created for this anniversary with an inscription which reads ‘50th Anniversary of the first Mini’
* Coin collectors and Mini enthusiasts alike will love this coin
* Housed in a black presentation case and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity telling the extraordinary story of the Mini and its quirky design features
* Just 2,000 coin collectors and Mini lovers worldwide will be able to own this edition of the silver Proof coin.
The 2009 50th Anniversary of the Mini £5 Silver Proof Coin, struck for the Channel Island of Alderney, will make an interesting gift not just for coin collectors but also for Mini enthusiasts. Join in the 50 years of the Mini celebrations by owning this silver coin specially created for the occasion.
