The collection includes the commemorative £5 Crown celebrating the 90th Birthday of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, together with two commemorative £2 coins marking the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible and the 500th Anniversary of the maiden voyage of the Mary Rose. The popular World Wildlife Fund 50 Pence is also included, featuring a highly detailed design celebrating fifty years of conservation work.

Alongside these commemorative issues, the set contains examples of the year’s circulating denominations, including the Edinburgh City Arms and Cardiff City Arms £1 coins from the Capital Cities series. Combining historical significance, artistic design and precious metal content, this collection remains a highly desirable Royal Mint issue.

Historical Background

The year 2011 was notable for several important anniversaries reflected in Britain’s coinage. The Royal Mint celebrated the 90th birthday of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with a commemorative £5 Crown honouring a lifetime of public service.

The King James Bible £2 marked four centuries since the publication of one of the most influential books in the English language, whilst the Mary Rose £2 commemorated the 500th anniversary of the maiden voyage of King Henry VIII’s famous warship.

The World Wildlife Fund 50 Pence recognised fifty years of conservation efforts around the globe. Its intricate design, featuring a variety of animals and conservation symbols, has become one of the most popular commemorative fifty pence pieces of the modern era.

Together, these coins create a fascinating record of the events and anniversaries commemorated throughout the United Kingdom in 2011.

Specifications

• Country: United Kingdom
• Issuer: Queen Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
• Year: 2011
• Manufacturer: The Royal Mint
• Finish: Silver Proof
• Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
• Presentation: Official Royal Mint Presentation Case
• Number of Coins: 12
• Contents:
  • £5 Crown – 90th Birthday of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
  • £2 – 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible
  • £2 – 500th Anniversary of the Maiden Voyage of the Mary Rose
  • 50 Pence – 50th Anniversary of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
  • £1 – Edinburgh City Arms (Scotland)
  • £1 – Cardiff City Arms (Wales)
  • 50 Pence – Britannia
  • 20 Pence
  • 10 Pence
  • 5 Pence
  • 2 Pence
  • 1 Penny
• Commemorative Issues:
  • £5 Crown – Prince Philip 90th Birthday
  • £2 – King James Bible
  • £2 – Mary Rose
  • 50 Pence – World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
• Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS
• Reverse Designers: Various Royal Mint Designers
• Packaging: Official Royal Mint fitted presentation case
• Certificate of Authenticity: Included where present
• Catalogue References:
  • Royal Mint: 2011 UK Silver Proof Annual Coin Collection

Condition

Please carefully examine the photographs provided as these form an important part of the description. The set shown is the exact item that you will receive. Any assessment of condition applies to the coins, capsules, presentation case, certificate, and any accompanying documentation where present.

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Categories

• British Coins
• Elizabeth II
• Silver Coins
• Proof Sets
• Royal Mint Sets

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