COLLECTING FOR POSTERITY 250 YEARS OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM. 250 Years of The British Museum. In 2003 the British Museum celebrates its 250th anniversary. Formed in 1753 from the vest collections of Sir Hans Sloane, to which were added the Cottonian, Harleian and Old Royal libraries, it is now the world's most famous museum. In keeping with the ideals of its founders the Museum's collections are universal, dating from prehistory to the present and encompassing all parts of the world.
MEDAL SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination: Medallic Medal
Quality: Special Proof
Alloy: Cupro-Nickel
Weight: 28.28 grams
Diameter: 38.45 mm