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    Canada Montreal XXI Olympiad 1976

    Specification Denomination - 5 Dollars Alloy - Silver 0.925 (92.5%) Weight - 24.3g Diameter - 38mm Shape - round Year - 197...
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    Vanuatu Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother 1994

    Specification Denomination - 50 Vatu Alloy - Sterling Silver 0.925 (92.5%) Weight - 31.1g Diameter - 38.5mm Shape - round Y...
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    United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday 1996

    Specification Denomination - 5 Pounds Alloy - Sterling Silver 0.925 (92.5%) Weight - 28.28g Diameter - 38.61mm Shape - r...
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    United Kingdom Britannia 2003

    Specification Denomination - 2 Pounds Alloy - Silver 0.958 (95.8%), Britannia Silver Weight - 32.45g Diameter - 40mm Shape -...
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    United Kingdom European Football Championship Medal 1996

    Specification Denomination - NA (medal) Alloy - Sterling Silver 0.925 (92.5%) Weight - 28.28g Diameter - 38.6mm Shape - roun...
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