1986 British Royal Mint Coin Sets

Obverse of 1986 Commonwealth Games Two Pound Coin

Scottish Thistle on Reverse of 1986 Commonwealth Games Two Pound Coin

Obverse of 1986 Pound Coin

Flax Plant on Reverse of 1986 Pound Coin

There are three variations of the 1986 coin sets available:-

• Eight Coin Proof Set
  "Proof" coins are specially struck with great care and attention. The dies are highly polished on the flat surfaces, with a frosted finish on the design, the blanks from which the coins are struck are also polished before striking (minting), so that the finished coins show their designs to the absolutely best effect. The raised relief parts of the design have a frosted finish, and stand out from the background (field) which has a mirror finish. Each coin is carefully inspected prior to packaging, and is guaranteed to be perfect and without any blemish.
  1986 proof sets contain:
  The new Two Pound coin in nickel-brass. The first base metal £2 to be issued, this coin commemorates the XIII (13th) Commonwealth Games, held in Edinburgh.
  Northern Ireland design of one pound coin, featuring a flax plant within a Royal diadem.
  The other six circulating coins, 50 pence, 20 pence, 10 pence, 5 pence, 2 pence, and 1 penny.
  All superbly packaged in a specially designed plastic case, and housed within an attractive blue leatherette wallet.
• Eight Coin De-Luxe Proof Set
  As the above Proof Set, but housed in a luxurious red leather wallet.
  UK Price £Ask
• Eight Coin Uncirculated Set
  Contains the same eight coins as the proof sets, from the Two Pound down to the Penny.
  Although not struck to the same standards as the proof coins, these coins are also specially examined and selected before packaging. They are all superior to the mass produced coins which are made for circulation because of the absence of bag marks and scratches.
  They are also packaged in a colourful attractive and informative folder.

Coins Issued

Denomination	Design	Circulation
Two Pounds	Thistle - Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh	Yes
One Pound	Northern Ireland Flax Plant	Yes
Fifty Pence	Britannia	No
Twenty Pence	Crowned Rose	No
Ten Pence	Lion	No
Five Pence	Crowned Thistle	No
Two Pence	Plumes	Yes
Penny	Portcullis	Yes

Notes on Table
Circulation = Whether the coin was also issued for circulation.

1986 Coin Prices

Item	Grade	Coins in Set	Price	Packaging
1986 Coin Set	Proof	7	£Ask	Blue Leatherette
1986 De-Luxe Coin Set	Proof	7	£30	Red Leather
1986 Set	Uncirculated	7	£15	Folder

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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