2006 British Royal Mint Coin Sets

Obverse of 2006 Fifty Pence

Obverse of 2006 Victoria Cross Fifty Pence

Reverse of 2006 Victoria Cross - Soldier Fifty Pence

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 2006, 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.
• Thirteen 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 2006 Queens 80th Birthday Crown
    
  • The new Year 2006 Brunel Arches Two Pounds Coin
    
  • The new Year 2006 Brunel Portrait Two Pounds Coin
    
  • The Standard Two Pounds
    
  • New Pound Coin, the third in the bridge series, depicting the Egyptian Arches.
  • The new Year 2006 Victoria Cross Fifty Pence
    
  • The new Year 2006 Victoria Cross Soldier 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.
  

2006 Crown
This will be produced in a number of different versions.
The selected Uncirculated "Specimen" version will be available by mid January, packaged in an attractive folder. Silver and gold version will be available later.
An ordinary uncirculated mass-produced version will be available from banks and post offices at its face value of £5 later in the year. Please note we do not normally handle this item. In previous years, we received complaints about the quality and finish of these ordinary mass produced and bulk handled versions.

Coins Issued

Denomination	Design	Circulation
Five Pounds Crown	Queens 80th Birthday	Yes
Two Pounds	Brunel Arches	N/A
Two Pounds	Brunel Portrait	N/A
One Pound	Northern Ireland	N/A
Fifty Pence	Victoria Cross	N/A
Fifty Pence	Soldier	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.

2006 Coin Sets

Item	Grade	Coins in Set	Packaging
2006 Set	Uncirculated	10	Folder
2006 Proof Set	Proof	13	Standard
2006 Proof Set	Proof	13	De-Luxe
2006 Proof Set	Proof	13	Executive
2006 Baby Set	Uncirculated	10	Folder
2006 Piedfort Collection	Piedfort	6	De Luxe Red Leather
2006 The Queen's 80th Birthday Collection	Silver Proof	13	Case

For Sale

Base Metal - Uncirculated in Folder

Quantity	Rate	Buy
1	£49.95

Standard Proof Set

Deluxe Proof Set

Executive Proof Set

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British Coin Sets
2005 Coin Sets
Index of Year 2006 Coins & Sets