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Tutankhamun Coin Cover
Catalogue code
AN221
Produced in partnership with the Royal Mint, this new UK £5 coin cover marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Includes the eight main Tutankhamun Special Stamps – featuring stunning photographs of some of the most well-preserved items found in the tomb.
Limited to 10,000 individually numbered covers.
Produced in partnership with the Royal Mint, this new UK £5 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb by British archaeologist Howard Carter.
Comes with the eight main Tutankhamun Special Stamps, featuring some of the preserved objects found in the tomb.
With words and images from Egyptology experts at The Griffith Institute, the pack offers captivating insight into the moments when Carter and his team uncovered Tutankhamun’s sarcophagus and fascinating details behind the burial of the King.
Limited to 10,000 individually numbered covers.
Coin specifications
|
Quality |
Brilliant Uncirculated |
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Edition Limit |
10,000 |
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Denomination |
£5 |
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Issuing Authority |
UK |
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Alloy |
Cupro-nickel |
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Weight |
28.28g |
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Diameter |
38.61mm |
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Reverse Designer |
Laura Clancy |
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Obverse Designer |
Jody Clark |
