1996 UK Silver Coin Sets

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1996 Silver Proof Coin Set

Celtic Cross for Northern Ireland on Reverse of 1996 Silver Proof Pound Coin

UK Silver Proof Sets

Obverse of 1996 Silver Proof Pound Coin

1996 Silver Proof Coin Set
1996 saw the 25th anniversary of decimalisation in the United Kingdom. To celebrate this fact, and also to flog a few coin sets, the British Royal Mint produced a special 1996 silver coin set, with all seven of the normal circulating British coins, from one pound to one penny.
This is the first British proof coin set issued in sterling silver since 1911. Those issued in 1935 and 1937 were only 50% silver, and subsequent issues were in base metals, apart from the gold coins.
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Exclusive!
Strangely enough, the silver proof sets do not include two of the coins available as silver proofs, but as these two coins are available individually, it is possible to acquire a complete set.:

The new Queen's 70th Birthday Five Pounds Crown.
The last issue of larger nickel-brass Two Pound Coin, issued to commemorate the European Football Championship.

Includes
1996 Northern Ireland Pound Coin - Celtic Cross & Broighter Collar
The other six circulating coins, 50 pence, 20 pence, 10 pence, 5 pence, 2 pence, and 1 penny.

Specifications

Denomination Design Diameter Weight Fineness Silver Content
One Pound Celtic Cross - Northern Ireland 22.50 9.50 .925 .2825
Fifty Pence Britannia 27.30 8.00 .925 .2379
Twenty Pence Crowned Rose 21.40 5.00 .925 .1487
Ten Pence Lion 24.50 6.50 .925 .1933
Five Pence Crowned Thistle 18.00 3.25 .925 .0967
Two Pence Plumes 25.91 7.13 .925 .2120
Penny Portcullis 20.32 3.56 .925 .1059
Total 42.94 .925 1.2770

Notes
Denomination = Face Value of Coin
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres
Weight = Total weight in grams
Fineness = Proportion of silver
Silver Content = Actual fine silver content in troy ounces.

1996 Coin Prices

Date Description Grade Coins in Set Packaging Issue Limit Availability Price Ł Price $ Price €
1996 Silver Anniversary of Decimal Currency Set Proof, FDC, Possibly Toned 7 De-Luxe Purple Case 15,000 Yes Ł125 $250 €185

Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, including silver proof sets. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk Ł2.50 or
Fully Insured Ł6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $15 or
Fully Insured $25
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Denomination	Design	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Silver Content
One Pound	Celtic Cross - Northern Ireland	22.50	9.50	.925	.2825
Fifty Pence	Britannia	27.30	8.00	.925	.2379
Twenty Pence	Crowned Rose	21.40	5.00	.925	.1487
Ten Pence	Lion	24.50	6.50	.925	.1933
Five Pence	Crowned Thistle	18.00	3.25	.925	.0967
Two Pence	Plumes	25.91	7.13	.925	.2120
Penny	Portcullis	20.32	3.56	.925	.1059
Total			42.94	.925	1.2770

Date	Description	Grade	Coins in Set	Packaging	Issue Limit	Availability	Price Ł	Price $	Price €
1996	Silver Anniversary of Decimal Currency Set	Proof, FDC, Possibly Toned	7	De-Luxe Purple Case	15,000	Yes	Ł125	$250	€185