Emblems of Britain Coin Collections

2008 UK Emblems of Britain Mint Coin Collection in Folder

2008 Coins 2008 UK Emblems of Britain Silver Proof Coin Collection in Box

2008 UK Emblems of Britain Silver Proof Coin Collection Certificate

Reverse of 2008 Proof One Pound in Silver

Reverse of 2008 Proof Fifty Pence in Silver

Reverse of 2008 Proof Twenty Pence in Silver

Reverse of 2008 Proof Ten Pence in Silver

Reverse of 2008 Proof Five Pence in Silver

Reverse of 2008 Proof Two Pence in Silver

Reverse of 2008 Proof Penny in Silver

For the first time since decimalisation the legal tender coins of the United Kingdom will undergo a major design change. In the late spring of 2008 the nation will see new designs on the coinage, from the 1p to the £1, reflecting a more modern twenty-first century Britain.

To mark this watershed in numismatic history, and to commemorate the reverse designs that have served Britain well for almost 40 years, the Royal Mint is producing a limited-edition platinum Proof collection.

• This is the first time that these seven definitive coins have been struck in platinum
• Extremely low issue limit of 250 collections
• All the coins are dated 2008
• Purchase the 'Last of the Old' and get first opportunity to purchase the 'First of the New' (to be released late spring 2008).

As a gift.
The Emblems of Britain Collections each consisting of seven definitive coins is the ideal gift for coin collectors and is the perfect memento of this historic time in numismatic history as the 'last of the old' coin designs are changed in 2008.

Product Information - Gold Silver and Platinum Collections
Each Proof Collection comprises seven coins bearing the definitive reverse designs, the portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS on their obverse, and are all dated 2008. For such a magnificent collection, the Royal Mint has commissioned high-quality hand-crafted walnut veneer cases designed exclusively to house the Proof coins. An informative booklet featuring a potted history of the iconic designs completes the presentation. Incorporated into each booklet is an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Background & History
The introduction of the new decimal series of coins was no easy task 40 years ago. From settling the dimensions of the coins, to the creation of the designs, to their production by the Royal Mint it was a mammoth undertaking. Not only did the different denominations need to be readily distinguishable by sight and touch from each other, they also needed to avoid being confused with existing coins of the pre-decimal system.

As for their designs, a new portrait of the Queen by Arnold Machin RA had already been prepared and approved, while for the reverse designs it was announced in November 1966 that a public competition would be arranged. More than 80 artists took part and, from the 900 or so designs that were received, a series by Christopher Ironside was eventually approved, his designs drawing praise for the 'lack of clutter', a requirement that had been stressed in the creative brief.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Description	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	APW
All 7	Total		99.90	.9995	3.2125

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Gross weight in grams
APW = Platinum Content = Fine platinum content in troy ounces.

2008 Coin Sets

Date	Denomination	Description	Issue Limit	Grade	Issue Price £
2008	Complete Emblems of Britain Mint Coin Collection - Base Metal	In Folder	100,000	B.U.	£9.95
2008	Complete Emblems of Britain Proof Coin Collection - Silver	Boxed with Certificate	10,000	FDC	£149.95
2008	Complete Emblems of Britain Proof Coin Collection - Gold	Boxed with Certificate	2,008	FDC	£2,195
2008	Complete Emblems of Britain Proof Coin Collection - Platinum	Boxed with Certificate	250	FDC	£4,995

For Sale

Base Metal - Uncirculated in Folder

Quantity	Rate	Buy
1	£27.95

Silver Proof

Quantity	Rate	Buy
1	£135.00

Gold Proof Set
For the gold proof version, please see our Tax Free Gold website.

Platinum Proof Set
For the platinum proof version, please see the Platinum Proof Set page.

2008 Royal Shield of Arms Coin Sets - First of the New
2008 Emblems of Britain and Royal Shield of Arms Silver Proof Dual Collection

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