What Are Annual Proof Sets?

Royal Mint Proof Sets are available in several versions. They are generally year sets of UK coins, although the coins included may vary between versions.

The packaging is usually excellent and according to the version the packaging will be card, leather/plastic or even wooden boxes at the top end. The more expensive sets tend to have more coins, including commereative coins like crowns. As a general guide:

• Standard Proof Sets are issued in blue folders or card display boxes.
• Deluxe Proof Set are issued in red leather cases.
• Executive Proof Sets are issued in wooden boxes.
• Some earlier sets were issued in card folders or plastic blister packs.

Royal Mint Proof Sets are very popular with collectors and some can demand quite high prices.