2005 British Royal Mint Coin Sets

Obverse of 2005 £2 Coin

Reverse of 2005 Guy Fawkes £2 Coin

Royal Mint Modern Issues
Each year since 1970, the Royal Mint has produced special editions of coin sets for collectors, which are also ideal as gifts.

For 2005, there are five variations of the coin sets available:

• Ten Coin Uncirculated Set
  Contains the ten circulating coins, from the Two Pounds down to the Penny, but please note they do not contain the Crowns.
  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.
  The total face value of coins in the uncirculated sets is £6.38 per set.
  They are also packaged in a colourful attractive and informative folder.
• Twelve Coin Proof Sets
  "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.
  The total face value of coins in the proof sets is £16.38 per set.
  This years proof sets contain:
  • Two different crowns (£5), one of Nelson, one for Trafalgar
  • The new 2005 Guy Fawkes Two Pounds Coin
    
  • The Standard Two Pounds
    
  • New Pound Coin
    The second in the new bridge series, depicting the Menai Straits Bridge.
  • The new Year 2005 Samuel Johnson's Dictionary Fifty Pence
    
  • The Standard Fifty Pence
    
  • The other circulating coins, 20 pence, 10 pence, 5 pence, 2 pence, and 1 penny.
  
  
• Standard Proof Set
  All superbly packaged in a newly designed plastic case, and housed within an attractive wallet.
• Gift Pack Proof Set
  The Royal Mint have stopped producing the "Gift Pack" proof sets.
• Executive Proof Set
  As the above Proof Sets, but with a booklet, and housed in a completely redesigned presentation pack, with space for personal mementoes.
  
• De-Luxe Proof Set - In Red Leather Wallet
  The de-luxe proof set has returned by popular demand!
  Contains all nine denominations, from £5 Crown down to Penny.
  Complete in red wallet made of real leather.
  

2005 Crowns
These will be produced in a number of different versions.
The selected Uncirculated "Specimen" version are available now, packaged in an attractive folder. Silver and gold version will be available later.
Coins Issued

Denomination	Design	Circulation
Five Pounds Crown	Trafalgar	Yes*
Five Pounds Crown	Nelson	Yes*
Two Pounds	4 Ages	N/A
Two Pounds	Guy Fawkes	N/A
One Pound	Welsh	N/A
Fifty Pence	Commemorative	N/A
Fifty Pence	Britannia	N/A
Twenty Pence	Crowned Rose	N/A
Ten Pence	Lion	N/A
Five Pence	Crowned Thistle	N/A
Two Pence	Plumes	N/A
Penny	Portcullis	N/A

Notes on Table
Circulation = Whether the coin was also issued for circulation.
*Not included in the uncirculated set.

Year 2005 Coin Prices

Item	Grade	Coins in Set	Availability	Price £	Price $	Packaging
2005	Elizabeth II - Proof	12	Ask	£36.50	$59	Standard
2005	Elizabeth II - Proof	12	Ask	£47.50	$75	De Luxe Red Leather
2005	Elizabeth II - Proof	12	Ask	£69.95	$113	Executive
2005	Elizabeth II - Uncirculated	10	Ask	£13.95	$22.50	Royal Mint Folder
2005	Elizabeth II - Baby Pack	10	Sold Out	£19.95	$32.50	Royal Mint Folder
2005	Elizabeth II - Wedding Pack	10	Sold Out	£19.95	$32.50	Royal Mint Folder

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British Coin Sets
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Index of Year 2005 Coins & Sets