Exemplary Proof Quality

Each coin is struck to the Royal Mint's exemplary proof quality.

Legal Tender Circulating Coins

The set includes every legal tender circulating coin of the realm - ₤2, ₤1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p – featuring their definitive reverse designs.  Later in 2008 these designs will be changing, making this annual set the last one to feature the existing reverses.

Commemorative Reverse Designs

The set also includes three magnificent commemorative coins.

The Prince of Wales 60th Birthday ₤5 Crown

Celebrating the 60th birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, the coin’s reverse depicts a beautifully composed portrait of Prince Charles by Ian Rank-Broadley.  Approved by both the Prince and the Queen, the portrait is surrounded by the words ICH DIEN, which means ‘I serve’, the royal title THE PRINCE OF WALES and the celebratory year dates 1948 and 2008.

The Elizabeth I Anniversary ₤5 Crown

Commemorating the 450th anniversary of the accession of Elizabeth I, the coin’s reverse shows the Queen set within a mandorla created by four decorative arches.  The year of her accession and the year of the anniversary are both shown in Roman numerals with the inscription ELIZABETH REGINA.

The 4th Olympiad London Anniversary £2 Coin

Marking the centenary of the first London Olympics, the coin’s design features a running track incorporating the anniversary date 1908.  The reverse includes the words LONDON OLYMPIC CENTENARY, while the incuse edge inscription, THE 4TH OLYMPIAD LONDON, completes the design.

Her Majesty The Queen Obverse

The obverse of each coin depicts the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Presentation Display Case

The set, which comes in a black presentation case, can be displayed upright or laid flat for easy storage.

Limited Availability

The Royal Mint will release no more than 30,000 sets, each accompanied by an informative full-colour booklet incorporating a Certificate of Authenticity.