2008 Emblems of Britain Silver Proof Collection 
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2008-Dated 'Last of the Old' Designs
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Proof Quality 92.5% Pure Silver
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Classic Reverse Designs
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‘Decimal’ Obverse
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Limited Availability
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Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
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Presentation Case
THE LAST OF THE OLD EMBLEMS OF BRITAIN
UK REVERSE DESIGNS ARE CHANGING IN 2008
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2008 Emblems of Britain Silver Proof Collection
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 For the first time since decimalisation, Britain is changing the designs on its ₤1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p and 1p legal tender coins. To mark this watershed in numismatic history, the Royal Mint has issued a limited edition Silver Proof Emblems of Britain Collection featuring the classic designs that have (in most cases) served Britain for more than 35 years.
Proof Quality 92.5% Pure Silver
The seven 2008-dated coins are struck from 92.5% pure silver in proof quality.
Classic Reverse Designs
₤1
The Royal Arms with the lion and the unicorn supporters, designed by Eric Sewell.
50p
Britannia seated holding a trident in her right hand, a sprig of olive in her left and a lion at her feet, designed by Christopher Ironside.
20p
A crowned Tudor rose, designed by William Gardner.
10p
A lion passant guardant royally crowned, designed by Christopher Ironside.
5p
A thistle royally crowned, designed by Christopher Ironside.
2p
The Prince of Wales feathers, designed by Christopher Ironside.
1p
A crowned portcullis with chains, designed by Christopher Ironside.
‘Decimal’ Obverse
Arnold Machin’s specially commissioned ‘decimal’ portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II graces the obverse of each coin.
Limited Availability
No more than 10,000 Silver Proof Collections will ever be produced.
Presentation Case
The Silver Proof Collection is housed in a black-leather-effect case, which comes with an informative booklet about the coin designs and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Deputy Master of the Royal Mint. |
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2008 Emblems of Britain Silver Proof Collection
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