This incredible 2002 thirteen coin set is the largest Gold Proof annual set that The Royal Mint has ever issued.
Celebrating the Golden Jubilee
In 2002 Elizabeth II celebrated 50 years since becoming Queen. She ascended to the throne following the death of her father, King George VI in February 1952. Elizabeth is one of only three British monarchs to celebrate a golden jubilee, the others being George III and Queen Victoria.
Gold Proof sets have been a perennial presence amid The Royal Mint's high-end commemorative offer for the last few decades. Gold collections of circulating coinage including Sovereign sets are now issued annually, alongside special event sets like those minted for the 2012 London Olympics.
However, the Golden Jubilee Gold Proof Set is unusual in the number of pieces it contains. No other 22 Carat Gold annual set has been released with thirteen coins. The 2002 set, presented in a large red-leather case included all UK decimal currency as well as four Maundy coins.
Annual Issues in Gold Proof
The largest piece in this thirteen coin set is a:
- 2002 gold proof Crown or Five Pound coin, featuring a robed and diademed effigy of the Queen to one side and an equestrian portrait on the other, both by Ian Rank-Broadley
Rank-Broadley’s official portrait of the Queen, introduced in 1998, features on the obverse of the other annual issues in this thirteen coin set which include:
- 2002 Two Pound with Bruce Rushin's reverse 15.97 grams of 22 carat gold
- 2002 One Pound: 19.61 grams with Norman Sillman's three lions design
- Christopher Ironside's Britannia 2002 Fifty Pence in 15.58 grams of gold
- A gold 9.74 gram William Gardener Tudor rose 2002 Twenty Pence
- 2002 gold Ten Pence with crowned lion weighing 12.65 grams
- 6.32 gram 2002 Five Pence with Christopher Ironside's Scottish thistle
- Prince of Wales 2002 Two Pence, also by Ironside in 13.96 grams of gold
- A gold 2002 Penny in 6.98 grams of gold, Ironside's crowned portcullis design
The four maundy coins represents a very rare occasion that these denominations have been struck in gold. All bear Mary Gillick’s portrait of Her Majesty: the first effigy used on her coinage.
- 2002 Gold Maundy Four Pence: 3.16 grams
- 2002 Gold Maundy Three Pence: 2.37 grams
- 2002 Gold Maundy Two Pence: 1.58 grams
- 2002 Gold Maundy One Pence: 0.79 grams
A Limited Edition Investment
An appropriate 2,002 of these thirteen coin sets were issued in 2002.
Twenty years since it was issued, this large collection continues to prove popular. We have seen prices rise year on year for the few that come to the market so it's clear that they are a solid investment.
This 2002 proof set is offered in pristine condition in its original case from The Royal Mint. Each coin is encapsulated and all booklets as well as the numbered certificate of authenticity are included.
All coins in this set are legal tender, including the Maundy money, and are, as such, Capital Gains Tax free. They are also VAT exempt as investment gold.
Steeped in more than 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint supplies all of the United Kingdom's coinage as well as currency for nations around the world. Renown for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, The Royal Mint also produces commemorative coins, favoured by investors and collectors.
A Millennia of Minting
Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of London before moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.
The Royal Mint has always been on the forefront of economic, technical and artistic innovation. Its skilled craftsmen minted coins that would reach the far corners of the British Empire, establishing the image and reputation of Britain for all whose pockets they ended up in.
In 2010 The Royal Mint became a limited company owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint.
Collecting and Investing
The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition.
Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standards including Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable.
The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment. Whether you are diversifying your investments or simply appreciate world-class design, commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are a great buy.
The Royal Mint at The Britannia Coin Company
The Britannia Coin Company is proud to stock official commemorative coins from The Royal Mint as well as a wide range of historic Royal Mint coinage. We offer unbeatable value on The Royal Mint coins, backed by our reputation for honesty and integrity, built over more than a decade of trading.
Buy and sell coins with confidence when you use The Britannia Coin Company of Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire.
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We offer a wide range of collectable and investment coins in pre-owned and brand-new condition. As our name suggests, we focus on British coins (from hammered metal-detecting finds to modern Royal Mint issues) with a healthy selection of pieces from international mints too. All the coins we sell are 100% guaranteed authentic and, where relevant, are individually certified.
The Britannia Coin Company is part of the Gold-Traders group, founded in 2008. We're members of the British Numismatic Trade Association (BNTA) and pride ourselves on our honesty, integrity and expertise.
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The team buys thousands of coins every month via our postal valuation service. It's a safe and easy way to sell coins from home with payment via bank transfer available the same day you confirm our price.
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If you're looking for a bargain then why not visit our showroom? We've got lots of great discount coins available in our cabinets at Old Bank Antiques.
From circulating £2s and 50ps to world coins, commemorative sets and new releases to ancients, we've got something for everyone. Make sure you save time to browse the glass, ceramics, jewellery, clocks and militaria on display in the rest of the shop, located at 143 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 7AB.
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