New One Pound Coin Series
Since 1983, when the new pound coin was issued, the designs on the reverses of the pound coins have been changed in cycles of five years, one 'British' version, and four other designs each representing the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom. The series of four national designs starting from 2004 is based on bridges.

Gold Proof Pounds
The first gold proof pound was only issued as recently as 2002, but only as part of the 13 coin Golden Jubilee collection issued that year.
In 2003, a pattern set of gold proof pounds was issued, previewing the new "bridges" series to be issued from 2004 to 2007 inclusive.
In 2004, a gold proof one pound coin was issued featuring the Forth Rail Bridge.
This was the First Gold Proof Coin in a series of four original designs featuring bridges within each of the four home nations, and for the first time ever a gold Proof one pound coin has been offered as an individual piece.
The gold proof coins have a substantial weight of 19.619gms, which is almost three times the weight of a sovereign.

The Designs
It seems strange that the Forth design is the first design, but the 2004 pound will be the "Scottish" version, therefore will have a representation of the Forth Railway Bridge as its reverse design.
The next design, that for 2005, is the Welsh version featuring the Menai Straits Bridge in Wales.

Bargain Offers
If you are observant, you may have noticed that the pattern sets represent a bargain. Compared with buying 4 individual proofs dated from 2004 to 2007 at the Royal Mint's official price of £345 each, a total of £1,380, the complete pattern set at our price of £795 is almost half price. We also offer an extra special deal if you buy both sets of the gold proof patterns.
Since we wrote the above, gold bullion prices have increased dramatically, however, our pound pattern sets remain a bargain even at increased prices. Compared with the intrinsic gold content, we are now offering them at premiums more consistent with gold bullion coins as opposed to gold proof coins.
Not only that, but at the time of adding this, our 2004 and 2005 gold proof pounds were also at bargain prices. The intrinsic gold content is now about £265 per coin, and we are still offering these coins at £295 each, still £50 each less than the original Royal Mint issue price. Obviously these prices will increase if gold bullion prices continue to climb.

Specifications

Version	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	AGW Grams	AGW Ounces
Scottish	22.50 mms	19.61 grams	.9166	17.9758	0.5779

Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Description	Issue Limit	Mintage	Available	Issue £	Our Price £	Price $
2003 Gold Proof Pound Pattern Set - Bridges	3,000	TBA	Now	£1,125	£995	$1,395
2004 Gold Proof Pound Pattern Set - Heraldic Beasts	2,250	TBA	Now	£1,125	£995	$1,495
2004 Gold Proof Pound - Forth Railway Bridge	5,000	2,618	Now	£345	£295	$450
2005 Gold Proof Pound - Menai Straits Bridge	1,500	1,195	Now	£345	£295	$450
2006 Gold Proof Pound - Egyptian Arch Bridge	1,500	TBA	Yes	£357.50	£350	$695
2007 Gold Proof Pound - Millennium Bridge	1,500	TBA	Ask	£439	£395	$795
2004 - 2007 Gold Proof Pound Collection	1,500	TBA	Ask	£1,695	£Ask	$Ask
2008 Gold Proof Pound - Farewell to Royal Arms	TBA	TBA	Ask	£Ask	£Ask	$Ask
2003 & 2004 Gold Proof Pound Pattern Sets			Now	£2,250	£1,950	$2,865
2008 Gold Proof Pound 14 Coin Set - 25th Anniversary of the Pound Coin	150		Yes	£5,495	£Ask	$Ask

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Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £5 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 $30, plus $1 per $1,000