Struck to the highest proof standard, each coin features sharp detail, frosted devices, and mirror‑polished fields. The set includes all circulating denominations from 1p to £1, housed in the official Royal Mint presentation case with certificate of authenticity.

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
• Mintage: 84,155 sets
• Catalogue Numbers:
  • Spink (S): 5100 (Proof Set)
  • KM: PS‑2008
  • ESC / Davies: Not applicable to modern decimal proof sets
• Classification: Modern British decimal proof collection
• Collectability: First year of the Royal Shield design; highly desirable modern proof set

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