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1978 Bahamas Silver 10 Dollars
1978 Bahamas Silver 10 Dollars

Reverse of 1978 Madagascar 20 Ariary
Reverse of 1978 Madagascar 20 Ariary

30th Birthday Gifts
We are always being asked for gold sovereigns from 30 years ago, and other gift ideas and suggestions for 30th birthdays...

1978 Coins as Gifts

1981 British Coin Set
We can offer sets of 1981 coins.

1981 Proof Sets Contain:
Fifty Pence, Crown (Twenty Five Pence), Tenpence, Fivepence, Twopence, Penny, and Halfpenny.

All attractively packaged in a specially designed plastic case.
Please see our 1981 coin sets page for pricing and availability.

Gold Sovereigns
Gold sovereigns are the 30th birthday gift we most often get asked about.
We keep in stock almost every date of gold sovereign including those of 23 years ago, although some Sovereigns were not issued in every year,1981 is a year for which sovereigns are available.
They make great gifts just as they are, but many people choose to have them mounted into jewellery.
We can supply a compact selection of quality ring and pendant mounts for gold sovereigns, half sovereigns and other coins.
We do not recommend having gold proof coins mounted in jewellery as they will be spoilt. However, if the owner takes pleasure in wearing it, then it may be worthwhile.
Please see our gold sovereigns website.

Half Sovereigns
Half sovereigns are the second most common requested item for coming-of-age gifts.
They are less expensive than sovereigns, and make are a more suitable size for use in rings, as sovereign rings are too large for many people. Half sovereigns were issued in 1981, although again these Sovereigns were not issued in every year, but 1981 is one year for which uncirculated sovereigns are available.

Other 1981 Gold Coins
For other gold coins of 1981, such as krugerrands, please visit our Tax Free Gold website.

2011 Gold Sovereigns
This years gold sovereigns are available. Please se the 2011 Sovereigns page of our gold sovereigns website. We feel that these coins would be a very good gift idea for a 30th anniversary for this year, whether it be a wedding, a thirtieth birthday or something completely different.

2011 Half Sovereigns
Similarly the gold half sovereigns are also available. News and details about these are on the 2011 Half Sovereigns page of our Tax Free Gold website.

Four Coin Proof Gold Sets
The 4 coin sets of sovereign, half sovereign, two pound, and five pound gold coins will also have the same design as the sovereigns. Details of these will be updated on the 2011 Gold 4 Coin Proof Sets page of our Tax Free Gold website.

Three Coin Proof Gold Sets
The 3 coin sets of two pound, sovereign, half sovereign will also have the same design as the sovereign. Details of these will be updated on the 2011 Gold 3 Coin Proof Sets page of our Tax Free Gold website.

Proof Gold Britannia Sets
The 4 coin sets of gold Britannia coins will be issued later in the year. Details of these will be updated on the 2011 Gold Britannia Proof Sets page of our Tax Free Gold website.

2011 British Coin Sets
There are three or four special British commemorative coins being issued this year. Please see our 2011 Coins page for more details.


Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.

Order Form - UK
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British Coin Sets

Buying Coins
We also buy coins, please see our We Buy Coins page.


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