The 2012 United Kingdom Proof Coin Set presents a focused commemorative line‑up marking two major national anniversaries. Each coin is struck to the highest proof standard, with frosted devices and mirror‑polished fields typical of modern Royal Mint production.

Commemorative Coins Included

• £5 – Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II Celebrating 60 years of Her Majesty’s reign with an elegant portrait and royal insignia.
• £2 – Charles Dickens (1812–1870) Marking the bicentenary of the birth of one of Britain’s most influential authors, featuring a typographic portrait formed from Dickens’ character names.

Standard Circulating Design Included

• £2 – Technology (1997–2015) The long‑running bi‑metallic design representing technological progress — included in all standard proof sets of the period.

The remainder of the set comprises the full Royal Shield definitive coinage, from 1p to £1, plus the standard Shield 50p.

This example is complete, in original Royal Mint packaging with its certificate of authenticity, ensuring full provenance and presentation quality.

• Monarch: Elizabeth II
• Type: Premium Proof Year Set
• Year: 2012
• Denomination Range: 1p–£5
• Metal: Mixed metals
• Reverse Designs:
  • Royal Shield of Arms (definitives)
  • Diamond Jubilee £5
  • Charles Dickens £2
  • Technology £2
• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II (Ian Rank‑Broadley)
• Presentation: Original Royal Mint packaging with COA
• Mintage: 28,000 sets
• Catalogue Numbers:
  • Spink (S): 5100‑2012
  • KM: PS‑2012
• Classification: Modern British decimal proof collection
• Collectability: Strong royal and literary commemoratives

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