2004 British Royal Mint Coin Sets

Obverse of 2004 Fifty Pence

Reverse of 2004 Four Minute Mile Fifty Pence

For 2004, 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 Crown.
  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.
  
• Ten 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.
  This years proof sets contain:
  • The new Year 2004 Steam Engine Two Pounds Coin
    
  • The Standard Two Pounds
    
  • New Pound Coin
    The first in the new bridge series, depicting the Forth Railway Bridge.
  • The new Year 2004 Four Minute Mile 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.
  In 2000, the executive proof set sold out at the Royal Mint without ever going on open sale. It was then followed by delays while the supplier of the new packaging design tried to iron out problems. We managed to get a very small supply, but despite the Royal Mint sell-out, we found these not to be very popular, if you want them, we will have them.
  This year they are in a smart wooden box, which we believe is an improvement on the rather gimmicky plastic ones.
• 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.
  

2004 Crown
This will be produced in a number of different versions.
The selected Uncirculated "Specimen" version, packaged in an attractive folder is not being produced this year, despite considerable demand from post offices and other outlets. The crowns are not included in either the uncirculated or proof sets this year. Collectors wanting a crown will need to buy them separately, Silver and gold versions are now available.

Coins Issued

Denomination	Design	Circulation
Five Pounds Crown*	Entente Cordiale	Yes
Two Pounds	Trevithick's Steam Engine	N/A
Two Pounds	4 Ages	N/A
One Pound	Scottish - Forth Rail Bridge	N/A
Fifty Pence	Four Minute Mile	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 issued in uncirculated or proof sets.

2004 Coin Sets

Item	Grade	Coins in Set	Packaging
2004 Set	Uncirculated	10	Folder
2004 Proof Set	Proof	10	Standard
2004 Proof Set	Proof	10	Executive - Wood

For Sale

Base Metal - Uncirculated in Folder

Quantity	Rate	Buy
1	£39.95

Standard Proof Set

Deluxe Proof Set

Quantity	Rate	Buy
1	£50.00

Executive Proof Set

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