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UK 2012 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Banknote - A commemorative banknote and accompanying documentation issued for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012. The commemorative note is presented in an olive green and black colour palette and displays a central vignette featuring a portrait of the Queen in ceremonial dress. The face of the note bears the legends UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN, DIAMOND JUBILEE, and ONE POUND in stylized fonts. The text NOT LEGAL TENDER is printed in the upper right quadrant. Two serial numbers are present: QE02062012 and QE06021952. The reverse of the note, visible through the mount, includes the Royal Coat of Arms and a commemorative text block detailing the 60th anniversary. The set is housed in a black card folder with gold-embossed lettering reading DIAMOND JUBILEE 1952 60th ANNIVERSARY 2012 LIMITED EDITION COMMEMORATIVE BANKNOTE. An included certificate of authenticity, featuring a Union Jack background and dual portraits of the Queen, bears a printed signature and identifies the item as an official issue by THE KENSINGTON MINT.