1990 Bi-Centenary of the Original Lifeboat Medallion

1990 Bi-Centenary of 'The Original' Silver Medallion Reverse

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1990 Bi-Centenary of 'The Original' Silver Medallion Obverse

1990 Bi-Centenary of 'The Original' Silver Medallion in Presentation Box

1990 Bi-Centenary of 'The Original' Silver Medallion Certificate Obverse

1990 Bi-Centenary of 'The Original' Silver Medallion Certificate Reverse

1790 - 1990 Bi-Centenary of the Original Lifeboat Silver Medallion by the Royal Mint

The Royal Mint issued a silver medallion in 1990 to commemorate the bi-centenary of the original lifeboat.

Price and Availability

Quantity	Rate	Buy
1	£195.00

'The Original' Lifeboat

'The Original' is a lifeboat launched in 1790. During its 42 years in service the boat was used to save over 300 lives without losing a crew member.

Obverse

The obverse shows an image of the lifeboat in action. The text reads - 1790 LIFEBOAT BI-CENTENARY 'THE ORIGINAL'.

Reverse
The reverse is a shield bearing various heraldic devices, presumably symbolising the Royal Mint, with the legend:- ROYAL MINT
CENTENARY MEDAL

Specifications

Description	Diameter	Issue	Weight	Alloy	AMW
'The Original' Bi-Centenary Medallion, Silver	63.40 mms*	2,500	152.5 grams	.925	4.5353 troy ounces

Notes
AMW = Actual Metal Weight = Weight of pure precious metal content in troy ounces.
* Royal Mint Stated diameter in millimetres = 63.

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UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
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Fully Insured $20
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