ALDERNEY, 5 POUNDS, 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MINI, MINI IN SOUTH AFRICA

Alderney, 5 Pounds, 50th Anniversary of the Mini, Mini Design, 2009, Silver Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Alderney Metal Purity:    Silver 0.925 Box:   Yes Year of Issue:   2009 Weight:   28,28 CoA:   Yes Face Value:   5 Pounds Dimensions:   38,61     Quality:   Proof     Mintage:   7500   New coin with capsule, CoA and box 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 range of coins, for the Channel Island of Alderney, featuring a reverse design of a side-view image of the classic Mini created by David Cornell FRSA, FRBS. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.