2008 UNITED KINGDOM COINAGE ROYAL SHIELD OF ARMS PROOF COLLECTION – THE ROYAL MINT

The 2008 United Kingdom Royal Shield of Arms Proof Collection — the first complete redesign of British circulating coinage since decimalisation. This official Royal Mint proof set showcases Matthew Dent’s award‑winning heraldic concept: each denomination forms part of the Royal Shield, while the £1 coin displays the full shield in its entirety.

Struck to the highest proof standard, each coin features frosted devices and mirror‑polished fields, highlighting the precision of modern Royal Mint craftsmanship. The set includes all circulating denominations from 1p to £1.

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

The 2008 Royal Shield series is widely regarded as one of the most significant modern British numismatic releases, marking a bold shift in design philosophy and establishing a new visual identity for UK coinage.

• Monarch: Elizabeth II
• Type: Royal Shield of Arms Definitive Proof Set
• Year: 2008
• Denomination Range: 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1
• Metal: Copper‑plated steel, Nickel‑plated steel, Cupro‑nickel, Nickel‑brass
• Weight: Full multi‑denomination proof set
• Diameter: Standard circulating sizes
• Reverse Design: Royal Shield of Arms — multi‑coin shield composition
• Presentation: Original Royal Mint packaging with COA
• Mintage: 84,155 sets
• Catalogue Numbers:
  • Spink (S): 5100
  • KM: PS‑2008
• Classification: Modern British decimal proof collection
• Collectability: First year of the Royal Shield design; highly desirable modern proof set

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