The 2006 United Kingdom Proof Coin Collection showcases a strong commemorative line‑up alongside the full definitive coinage of the period. Struck to the highest proof standard, each coin displays frosted devices and mirror‑polished fields, reflecting the Royal Mint’s precision and finish typical of mid‑2000s proof production.

The set includes all circulating denominations from 1p to £1, together with the year’s commemorative issues:

Commemorative Coins Included

• £2 – Brunel: The Man
• £2 – Brunel: The Achievements
• 50p – Victoria Cross: Heroic Acts
• 50p – Victoria Cross: Award

These coins mark significant anniversaries of British engineering and military history, making the 2006 proof set particularly appealing to collectors of thematic commemoratives.

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

• Monarch: Elizabeth II
• Type: United Kingdom Proof Coin Collection
• Year: 2006
• Denomination Range: 1p–£2
• Metal: Mixed metals (Copper‑plated steel, Nickel‑plated steel, Cupro‑nickel, Nickel‑brass, Bi‑metallic)
• Weight: Full multi‑denomination proof set
• Diameter: Standard circulating sizes
• Reverse Designs:
  • Definitive designs (1p–£1)
  • Brunel £2 pair
  • Victoria Cross 50p pair
• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II (Ian Rank‑Broadley)
• Presentation: Original Royal Mint packaging with COA
• Mintage: 69,342 sets
• Catalogue Numbers:
  • Spink (S): 5100‑2006
  • KM: PS‑2006
• Classification: Modern British decimal proof collection
• Collectability: Strong commemorative year with dual £2 and dual 50p issues

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