British Gold Coin Proof Sets
For the patient collector, many of the coin sets we offer represent incredible bargains, as they are considerably below the original issue price.
1981 Gold Sovereign Proof Set
In 1981, the Royal Mint issued an unusual gold coin proof set. It contained a gold five pound coins, gold sovereigns, silver proof crown commemorating the Royal Wedding of Prince Charles to Princess Diana, and six minor coins. The previous occasion on which a British proof set was issued with a mixture of gold and other coins was in 1911 for the Coronation of George V.
The Nine Coins
The two coins we refer to are the five pounds, gold sovereign, silver proof crown of 25 pence, and six base metal coins, 50 pence, 10 pence, 5 pence, 2 pence, penny, and halfpenny.
Specifications
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Denomination | Alloy | Diameter | Weight | Description
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Sovereign | Gold | 22.05 | 7.98 | St. George & Dragon
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Crown (25 Pence) | Sterling Silver | 38.61 | 28.28 | Charles & Diana
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Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
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Date | From | Mintage | Issue £ | Stock | Price £ | Price $
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1981 | Sovereign | Unknown | | Yes | £150 | $270
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More Information
More information about British gold sets is available on our British Gold Sets Information page.
You may wish to use our order form.
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £6 per order, plus £1 per £1,000
EU Insured Post £10 per order, plus £1 per £1,000
USA Airmail $10,
Insured Shipping $20, plus $1 per $1,000
Canada Airmail $15,
Insured Shipping via Fedex $60, plus $1 per $1,000
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Prince Charles & Princess Diana on Reverse of 1981 Silver Proof Crown
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