The 2008 United Kingdom Proof Coin Collection — a beautifully presented Royal Mint proof set featuring the final year of the traditional definitive designs before the introduction of the Royal Shield series. Struck to the highest proof standard, each coin displays frosted devices and mirror‑polished fields, showcasing the Royal Mint’s craftsmanship at the close of the long‑running definitive era.

The set includes all circulating denominations from 1p to £1 featuring the classic pre‑Shield designs, along with three major commemorative issues:

Commemorative Coins Included

• £5 – 450th Anniversary of the Accession of Elizabeth I
• £5 – 60th Birthday of HRH Prince Charles
• £2 – 100th Anniversary of the London Olympic Games (1908–2008)

These commemoratives complement the final appearance of the traditional definitive series, making the 2008 Proof Coin Collection a significant transitional set.

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: 2008
• Denomination Range: 1p–£5
• 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 (Definitives)

• 1p – Portcullis
• 2p – Feather Badge
• 5p – Crowned Thistle
• 10p – Lion
• 20p – Tudor Rose
• 50p – Britannia
• £1 – Royal Arms

Reverse Designs (Commemoratives)

• Elizabeth I £5
• Prince Charles 60th Birthday £5
• London Olympics £2
• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II (Ian Rank‑Broadley)
• Presentation: Original Royal Mint packaging with COA
• Mintage: 84,155 sets
• Catalogue Numbers:
  • Spink (S): 5100‑2008
  • KM: PS‑2008
• Classification: Modern British decimal proof collection
• Collectability: Final year of the classic definitive designs; strong commemorative lineup

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