2001 British Royal Mint Coin Sets

2001 Uncirculated 9 Coin Set in Folder

2001 Executive Proof Set Includes Victorian Era Crown

2001 Standard Proof Set Includes Victorian Era Crown

2001 De-luxe Proof Set in Red Leather is Back by Popular Demand!

2001 De-luxe Proof Set is Renamed as Gift Pack

Reverse of 2001 Victorian Centenary Commemorative £5 Crown

Reverse of 2001 Marconi Telegraph Centennial £2 Coin

Celtic Cross on Reverse of 2001 Pound Coin

Obverse of 2001 Pound Coin

For 2001, there are five variations of the coin sets available:

• Nine Coin Uncirculated Set
  Contains the eight circulating coins, from the Two Pounds down to the Penny, plus the extra Fifty Pence, but please note they do not contain the Crown.
  Although not struck to the same standards as the proof coins, these coins are also specially examined and selected before packaging. They are all superior to the mass produced coins which are made for circulation because of the absence of bag marks and scratches.
  They are also packaged in a colourful attractive and informative folder.
  UK price as below.
• Ten Coin Proof Sets
  "Proof" coins are specially struck with great care and attention. The dies are highly polished on the flat surfaces, with a frosted finish on the design, the blanks from which the coins are struck are also polished before striking (minting), so that the finished coins show their designs to the absolutely best effect. The raised relief parts of the design have a frosted finish, and stand out from the background (field) which has a mirror finish. Each coin is carefully inspected prior to packaging, and is guaranteed to be perfect and without any blemish.
  This years proof sets contain:
  • The new Year 2001 Victorian Era Five Pounds Crown
    
  • The new Marconi Two Pound coin.
    
  • Northern Ireland Pound with Celtic Cross and Broighter Collar
    
  • The other seven circulating coins, £2, 50 pence, 20 pence, 10 pence, 5 pence, 2 pence, and 1 penny.
  
  
• Standard Proof Set
  All superbly packaged in a newly designed plastic case, and housed within an attractive wallet.
  UK price as below.
• Gift Pack Proof Set
  As the above Proof Set, but with a booklet, and housed in a completely redesigned presentation pack.
  The presentation of the deluxe set is rather clever. The coins themselves are housed in plastic pack which is mounted in an outer frame. The coin set can be rotated within the frame so that either side of the coins can be viewed.
  The frame features its own built in retractable stand, so that it can stand freely by itself on a shelf, mantelpiece, cabinet or desk. It also has a ready made "keyhole" slot at the top back, so that it can be hung on a wall.
  Below the coins there is a space to accept one of a number of pre-printed cards, all of which are headed:-
  "UNITED KINGDOM DELUXE PROOF COIN COLLECTION"
  One of the cards is left blank apart from this title, but the rest have the following messages:-
  "Celebrating Baby's Birth" "Celebrating Baby's Christening" "Celebrating Your Retirement" "Celebrating Your Birthday" "Celebrating Your 18th Birthday" "Celebrating Your 21st Birthday" "Celebrating Your Graduation" "Celebrating Your Wedding" "Celebrating Your Wedding Anniversary" "Celebrating Your Silver Wedding Anniversary" "Celebrating Your Golden Wedding Anniversary"

  As you can tell, the Royal Mint has tried to cover most of life's special occasions, with a total of 12 different personalisation options.
  UK price as below.

• Executive Proof Set
  As the above Proof Sets, but with a booklet, and housed in a completely redesigned presentation pack, with space for personal mementoes.
  Last year (2000), the executive proof set sold out at the Royal Mint without ever going on open sale. It was then followed by delays while the supplier of the new packaging design tried to iron out problems. We managed to get a very small supply, but despite the Royal Mint sell-out, we found these not to be very popular, if you want them, we will have them.
  UK price as below.
• De-Luxe Proof Set - In Red Leather Wallet
  The de-luxe proof set has returned by popular demand!
  Contains all nine denominations, from £5 Crown down to Penny.
  Complete in red wallet made of real leather.
  UK price as below.

2001 Victorian Era Crown
This will be produced in a number of different versions.
The selected Uncirculated "Specimen" version will be available by mid January, packaged in an attractive folder. Silver and gold version will be available later.
UK price as below.
An ordinary uncirculated mass-produced version will be available from banks and post offices at its face value of £5 later in the year. Please note we do not normally handle this item. In previous years, we received complaints about the quality and finish of these ordinary mass produced and bulk handled versions.

Coins Issued

Denomination	Design	Circulation
Five Pounds Crown *P	Victorian Era	Yes
Two Pounds	Marconi Telegraph	N/A
One Pound	Northern Ireland	N/A
Fifty Pence	Britannia	N/A
Twenty Pence	Crowned Rose	N/A
Ten Pence	Lion	N/A
Five Pence	Crowned Thistle	N/A
Two Pence	Plumes	N/A
Penny	Portcullis	N/A

Notes on Table
Circulation = Whether the coin was also issued for circulation.
*P = In proof set, not included in uncirculated set.

Year 2001 Coin Prices & Availability

Item	Grade	Coins in Set	Availability	Price	Packaging
2001 Set	Uncirculated	9	Yes	£13.75	Folder
2001 Proof Set - Victorian Era Crown	Proof	10	Sold Out	£33.50	Standard
2001 Proof Set - Victorian Era Crown	Proof	10	Yes	£42.50	Gift Pack
2001 Proof Set - Victorian Era Crown	Proof	10	Yes	£55	De-Luxe
2001 Proof Set - Victorian Era Crown - Special Offer	Proof	10	Yes	£50	Executive
2001 Proof Set - Victorian Era Crown	Proof	10	Yes	£74.50	Executive
2001 Victorian Era Crown	Uncirculated	1	Yes	£9.95	Folder
2001 Victorian Era Crown	Uncirculated	1	Yes	£12.50	In First Day Cover
2001 Victorian Era Silver Crown	Proof	1	Yes	£34.50	Leatherette Case
2001 Victorian Era Gold Crown	Proof	1	Yes	£495	Leatherette Case

Notes
Availability = Availability from stock.

Quantity Purchases
For quantity purchases, usually at least 10 of any single item, we will be happy to discuss trade or promotional discounts.
We find that many companies wish to give gifts of coin sets on many occasions, sales incentives, consumer competitions, customer gifts, presentations.

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Index of Year 2001 Coins & Sets