The 1998 Royal Mint Deluxe UK Proof Coin Collection is an attractive annual proof set issued by The Royal Mint and presented in its official deluxe presentation case with certificate of authenticity. Struck to the Royal Mint’s highest proof standard, the collection contains examples of the year’s circulating coinage together with commemorative issues marking important royal and political milestones.

Each coin was produced using specially polished dies and specially prepared blanks, creating the sharp detail, frosted relief, and mirror-like fields associated with Royal Mint proof coinage. The collection provides a comprehensive snapshot of British decimal coinage during the closing years of the twentieth century.

A highlight of the set is the commemorative Fifty Pence celebrating the United Kingdom’s Presidency of the European Union and the 25th Anniversary of UK membership of the European Community. Also included is the commemorative Crown issued to mark the 50th Birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, later King Charles III.

Presented in its original Royal Mint deluxe case, this collection combines historical significance, royal heritage, and exceptional presentation quality.

Historical Background

The year 1998 marked both a significant royal milestone and an important anniversary in Britain’s relationship with Europe. The Royal Mint issued a commemorative Fifty Pence to celebrate the United Kingdom’s Presidency of the European Union and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the UK’s accession to the European Economic Community in 1973.

The collection also includes the commemorative Crown celebrating the 50th Birthday of Prince Charles. The reverse design honours the heir to the throne at the half-century mark and remains one of the most recognisable royal commemorative issues of the late twentieth century.

Royal Mint deluxe proof sets from this period are particularly popular due to their high-quality presentation, limited mintages, and inclusion of historically important commemorative designs.

Specifications

• Country: United Kingdom
• Issuer: Queen Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
• Year: 1998
• Manufacturer: The Royal Mint
• Finish: Proof
• Presentation: Official Royal Mint Deluxe Presentation Case with Certificate of Authenticity
• Denominations Included:
  • Crown – 50th Birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales
  • £2 (Bi-Metallic Type)
  • £1
  • 50 Pence – European Union Presidency & 25th Anniversary Issue
  • 20 Pence
  • 10 Pence
  • 5 Pence
  • 2 Pence
  • 1 Penny
• Commemorative Issues:
  • 50 Pence – United Kingdom Presidency of the European Union and 25th Anniversary of UK Membership of the European Community
  • Crown – 50th Birthday of HRH The Prince of Wales
• Obverse Designer: Raphael Maklouf
• Reverse Designers: Various Royal Mint engravers
• Packaging: Official Royal Mint deluxe fitted presentation case
• Mintage: 25,667
• Catalogue References:
  • Royal Mint Issue: 1998 Deluxe Proof Coin Collection
  • Spink: Royal Mint Annual Proof Set

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, presentation case, certificate, and any accompanying packaging where present.

Shipping

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Categories

• British Coins
• Elizabeth II
• Proof Sets
• Royal Mint Sets
• Decimal Coinage

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