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1986 UK PROOF COIN COLLECTION – ROYAL MINT DELUXE SET
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Official Royal Mint 1986 Annual Proof Set featuring all circulating denominations and the Commonwealth Games £2 coin with Cross of St Andrew and thistle wreath reverse.
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The 1986 UK Proof Coin Collection was issued by The Royal Mint as the official annual proof set for the United Kingdom. Struck to the Royal Mint’s proof standard using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks, the collection comprises all eight circulating coin denominations issued for the year together with the commemorative Commonwealth Games £2 coin.
Featuring the third definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf, each coin displays sharp frosted designs set against deeply mirrored fields. The set provides an excellent representation of British decimal coinage during the mid-1980s and remains a popular choice amongst collectors of modern Royal Mint annual issues.
The centrepiece of the collection is the Commonwealth Games £2 coin, issued to commemorate the XIII Commonwealth Games held in Edinburgh in 1986. Designed by Norman Sillman, the reverse depicts the Cross of St Andrew within a wreath of thistles, creating one of the most distinctive and recognisable commemorative designs of the decimal era.
Official Royal Mint proof sets from this period are increasingly sought after for their quality, historical significance and attractive presentation, making the 1986 edition an excellent addition to any collection of British proof coinage.
Historical Background
The XIII Commonwealth Games were held in Edinburgh, Scotland, during 1986 and were commemorated by a special £2 coin issued by The Royal Mint. At the time, commemorative £2 coins were released only for major national events, giving these early issues particular significance within modern British numismatics.
Norman Sillman’s reverse design features the Cross of St Andrew enclosed within a wreath of thistles, celebrating Scotland’s role as host nation.
The inclusion of this commemorative issue alongside the standard circulating denominations makes the 1986 Annual Proof Set one of the most popular proof collections of the decade, capturing an important moment in British sporting and numismatic history.
Specifications
Denomination Set
- £2 Commonwealth Games Commemorative
- £1
- 50 Pence
- 20 Pence
- 10 Pence
- 5 Pence
- 2 Pence
- 1 Penny
Catalogue References
- Spink: Commonwealth Games £2 – S.4229
- ESC: 3485
- Royal Mint Annual Proof Set 1986
Monarch
- Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse Designer
- Raphael Maklouf
£2 Reverse Designer
- Norman Sillman
Quality
- Proof
Composition
- £2: Nickel-Brass
- £1: Nickel-Brass
- 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p: Cupro-Nickel
- 2p, 1p: Bronze
Commonwealth Games £2 Specifications
- Weight: 15.98g
- Diameter: 28.40mm
- Reverse Design: Cross of St Andrew within a wreath of thistles
Issuing Authority
- The Royal Mint
Year
- 1986
Condition
Presented in its original Royal Mint genuine red leather display case. The coins are proof-struck examples and should be assessed from the photographs provided. Outer cases, certificates and packaging may exhibit minor signs of age, storage or handling consistent with their age.
Shipping
- Carefully packaged for secure transit.
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Categories
- Coins
- Royal Mint Sets
- Proof Sets
- Decimal Coinage
- United Kingdom Coins
Tags
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