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1999 Millennium £5 coin. Edge (Incuse): WHAT'S PAST IS PROLOGUE
On 5 May 2009 I noticed that TWO different edge collars have been used
for this coin, with TWO different fonts.
I show a picture of just the word - PAST - to show the difference.
The rest of the words are similar in style to the types shown
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Edge 1 - An Arial style font is used. The lettering is slightly smaller than Edge 2 The T has a very tiny top bar. NONE of the letters have serifs |
Edge 2 - A Times Roman style font is used. The lettering is slightly larger than Edge 1. The T has a wide top bar. ALL the letters have serifs. |
I have noted a ratio of 5 x Edge 1 to each Edge 2. This make Edge 2 the scarcer Edge lettering.
* I have noted that on the 2000 £5 Millennium coin the edge is type 2.
It is therefore possible that Edge 1 was used for the early 1st issue of coins and that edge 2
was used for later striking of 1999 £5 Millennium coins and into 2000 !
It is possible that the 1999 £5 coins with Edge 2 were issued in 2000 as no separate 2000 £5
coins were issued for circulation in 2000 !
The 2000's are only available in card wallet of issue or from the proof set.
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