Auction Catalogue

29 May 1996

Starting at 2:00 PM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens and Banknotes

The Charing Cross Hotel  The Strand  London  WC2N 5HX

Lot

№ 324

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29 May 1996

Hammer Price:
£50

Maldive Islands, Second Republic, International Year of the Child, Piedfort Proof 20-Rufiyaa, 1979, arms of the Republic, reverse two children playing, a baby at their feet, unicef symbol above, in red leatherette Royal Mint case of issue. Mint state, a rare and seldom offered modern proof, only 180 pieces struck (£50-60)