2004 British Royal Mint Coin Sets

2004 Uncirculated 10 Coin Set in Folder

2004 Executive Proof Set in New Wooden Box

2004 Standard Proof Set

2004 De-luxe Proof Set in Red Leather

2004 De-luxe Proof Set in Red Leather

Steam Locomotive on Reverse of 2004 Two Pound Coin

Four Minute Mile Theme on Reverse of 2004 Fifty Pence Coin

Forth Railway Bridge on Reverse of 2004 Pound Coin

Delivery Guarantee
The Royal Mint's target is to despatch 95% of all orders within 25 days of receipt or advertised release date. Last year they failed to even approach this.
We despatch over 95% of our orders on the same day, and aim to maintain or improve this.

Royal Mint Modern Issues
Each year since 1970, the Royal Mint has produced special editions of coin sets for collectors, which are also ideal as gifts.
We have already booked an allocation of the 2004 United Kingdom coin sets, and are offering them for sale at or below the officially published Royal Mint issue price.

For 2004, there are five variations of the coin sets available:

• Ten Coin Uncirculated Set
  Contains the ten circulating coins, from the Two Pounds down to the Penny, 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 £12.95
• 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 2004 Steam Engine Two Pounds Coin
    
  • The Standard Two Pounds
    
  • New Pound Coin
    The first in the new bridge series, depicting the Forth Railway Bridge.
  • The new Year 2004 Four Minute Mile Fifty Pence
    
  • The Standard Fifty Pence
    
  • The other circulating coins, 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 £29.95
• Gift Pack Proof Set
  The Royal Mint have stopped producing the "Gift Pack" proof sets.
• 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.
  In 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.
  This year they are in a smart wooden box, which we believe is an improvement on the rather gimmicky plastic ones.
• 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.
  

2004 Crown
This will be produced in a number of different versions.
The selected Uncirculated "Specimen" version, packaged in an attractive folder is not being produced this year, despite considerable demand from post offices and other outlets. The crowns are not included in either the uncirculated or proof sets this year. Collectors wanting a crown will need to buy them separately, Silver and gold versions are now available.

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*	Entente Cordiale	Yes
Two Pounds	Trevithick's Steam Engine	N/A
Two Pounds	4 Ages	N/A
One Pound	Scottish - Forth Rail Bridge	N/A
Fifty Pence	Four Minute Mile	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.
* = Not issued in uncirculated or proof sets.

Year 2004 Coin Prices

Item	Grade	Coins in Set	Availability	Price £	Price $	Packaging
2004 Set	Uncirculated	10	Sold Out	£12.95	$21.95	Folder
2004 Proof Set	Proof	10	Sold Out	£28.95	$47.95	Standard
2004 Proof Set	Proof	10	Sold Out	N/A	N/A	Gift Pack
2004 Proof Set	Proof	10	Sold Out	£38.95	$59.95	De-Luxe
2004 Proof Set	Proof	10	Yes	£63.95	$99.95	Executive - Wood
2004 Crown	Uncirculated	1	Not Produced			Specimen Folder
2004 Silver Crown	Proof	1	Yes	£32.50	$49.95	Leatherette Case
2004 Gold Crown	Proof	1	Yes	£495	$925	Leatherette Case
2004 Baby Set	Uncirculated	10	Sold Out	£19.95	$32.50	Folder
2004 Wedding Set	Uncirculated	10	Sold Out	£19.95	$32.50	Folder

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.

2004 Pattern Pound Coin Sets
The Royal Mint have followed the 2003 pattern pound coins with a further issue for 2004 featuring Heraldic Beasts in silver proof, and gold proof versions.

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Index of Year 2004 Coins & Sets