2005 British Gold 4 Coin Proof Sets Encapsulated2005 British Gold 4 Coin Proof SetsYou may wish to see our original page for the normal version of this set. Grading & EncapsulationIt has become commonplace in the USA for older, more valuable, collector coins to be independently graded by a professional grading service. The coins are then encapsulated to ensure that they cannot be switched, and to retain their condition. This is now known as "slabbing". Starting in 1985, there are currently 4 main professional coin grading service companies operating in the US.It should not be necessary for new, modern issue coins to be independently graded, but it seems to be happening with increasing frequency. It's our view that this is a feature of modern marketing. It adds to the cost of producing the product, and this extra probably gets added to the consumer's purchase price, although it does little to add to long term value. If their is any consumer benefit, this may be to ensure better quality control before distribution, but this is something which moderately eagle-eyed customers could do on their own. The downside is that owners cannot remove their own coins to handle them without destroying the packaging, which rather removes some of the joys of ownership. Superior Wooden BoxOur preamble about "slabbing" over, we can say that this particular set comes in a superior wooden box, rather than the usual leatherette box.We have offered this set for sale at £50 over the price of our normal set, mainly for the more impressive box. PCGS - Professional Coin Grading ServicePCGS, The Professional Coin Grading Service began serving the coin-buying public on February 3, 1986; and is generally recognised as the market leader.Issue LimitsFor 2005 the issue limit is only 2,500 sets, which is quite low compared with many other recent sets. We do not know how many of these graded & encapsulated sets were included.Specifications
Notes on Table*AGW = Actual intrinsic gold weight in troy ounces.We can offer British gold 4 coin sets as follows:-Prices & AvailabilityThe prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
Notes on Table* = Not Known by Us.More InformationMore information about British gold sets is available on our British Gold Sets Information page.You may wish to use our order form. Postage & PackingUK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order, plus £1 per £1,000EU Insured Post £10 per order, plus £1 per £1,000 USA Airmail $10, Insured Shipping via Fedex $20, plus $1 per $1,000 Canada Airmail $15, Insured Shipping via Fedex $30, plus $1 per $1,000 Independent Coin Grading Services
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2005 Four Coin Cased Proof Set Five Pounds to Half Sovereign Encapsulated in Wooden BoxBritish 4 Coin Gold Sets For Sale
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