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[[Image:S85-1780.JPG|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 86, lot 1780]]

This specimen was lot 1780 in Sincona sale 86 (Zürich, October 2023), where it sold for 50,000 CHF (about US$67,330 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"Elizabeth II. 1952-2022. Proof 1000 Pounds 2008, Royal Mint Llantrisant for [[Alderney]]. 1 kg gold. Celebrating the 60th birthday of HRH Charles, (at that time) Prince of Wales, son and heir apparent of Queen Elizabeth II. ''Nur 30 Exemplare geprägt, Mit Originaletui und Zertifikat'' Only 30 pieces struck. NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEO. With original box and certificate. No. 9 of 30 limited edition presentation sets. Finest certified by NGC."</blockquote>

''Recorded mintage:'' 30. 

''Specification:'' 1091 g, 0.917 fine gold, 100 mm diameter. 

''Catalog reference:'' KM 192.

''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
* Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, ''Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed.,'' Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
* <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 86, SINCONA British Collection - Part 5,'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2023.
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.

''Link to:''
* [[Alderney 2006 5 pounds KM-133|2006 5 pounds, the queen's 80th birthday]]
* [[Coins and currency dated 2008]]

[[Category:Selections from Sincona sale 84, 85, 86, 87]]