Each coin has been specially struck using polished dies and carefully prepared blanks to produce frosted designs set against deeply mirrored fields. The set combines the complete year’s circulating coinage with major commemorative issues celebrating British history, literature, and naval achievement.

A particular highlight is the inclusion of the commemorative Gunpowder Plot £2, issued to mark the 400th anniversary of the failed attempt to destroy the Houses of Parliament in 1605. The collection also includes the Samuel Johnson Dictionary 50 Pence together with two impressive £5 Crowns commemorating the Bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Admiral Lord Nelson. Alongside these commemoratives is the Wales £1 coin featuring the Menai Suspension Bridge, part of the highly regarded Bridges of the United Kingdom series.

Beautifully presented and highly collectable, the 2005 Deluxe Proof Collection represents an important chapter in modern Royal Mint history and remains a desirable addition to any collection of British proof coinage.

Historical Background

The year 2005 saw the Royal Mint issue a number of significant commemorative coins marking important anniversaries in British history. The Gunpowder Plot £2 commemorated four hundred years since the failed conspiracy led by Guy Fawkes and his fellow plotters, whilst the Samuel Johnson 50 Pence celebrated the 250th anniversary of the publication of A Dictionary of the English Language, one of the most influential works in the development of modern English.

The collection also includes two commemorative £5 Crowns marking the bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar and the death of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson. These issues commemorate Britain’s most famous naval victory and one of the country’s greatest military heroes.

Together, these varied commemorative issues make the 2005 Deluxe Proof Collection one of the most historically rich and visually impressive Royal Mint annual proof sets of the twenty-first century.

Specifications

• Country: United Kingdom
• Issuer: Queen Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
• Year: 2005
• Manufacturer: The Royal Mint
• Finish: Proof
• Presentation: Official Royal Mint Deluxe Presentation Case
• Certificate of Authenticity: Not Present
• Denominations Included:
  • £5 Crown – Bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar
  • £5 Crown – Bicentenary of the Death of Admiral Lord Nelson
  • £2 – 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot
  • £2 – Technology Design
  • £1 – Wales: Menai Suspension Bridge
  • 50 Pence – 250th Anniversary of Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary
  • 50 Pence – Britannia
  • 20 Pence
  • 10 Pence
  • 5 Pence
  • 2 Pence
  • 1 Penny
• Commemorative Issues:
  • £5 Crown – Bicentenary of the Battle of Trafalgar
  • £5 Crown – Bicentenary of the Death of Admiral Lord Nelson
  • £2 – 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot
  • 50 Pence – 250th Anniversary of Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary
• Obverse Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS
• Reverse Designers: Various Royal Mint designers
• Packaging: Official Royal Mint deluxe fitted presentation case
• Mintage: 14,033
• Catalogue References:
  • Royal Mint Issue: 2005 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, and any accompanying packaging where present.

Please note: The original Certificate of Authenticity is not included.

Shipping

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Categories

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

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