2006 British Royal Mint Coin Sets

2006 Uncirculated 10 Coin Set in Folder

2006 Executive Proof Set in New Wooden Box

2006 Standard Proof Set

2006 De-luxe Proof Set in Red Leather

2006 Queens 80th Birthday Crown

Brunel Arches on Reverse of 2006 Two Pound Coin

2006 Victoria Cross Fifty Pence Coin Soldier Carrying Fallen Comrade

Egyptian Arch Bridge on Reverse of 2006 Pound Coin

Whereas in the past they have offered some discount to trade customers, this year they have not only decreased the discount but also increased the quantity requirement making it almost impossible for other dealers to compete.

The Royal Mint also tend to abuse their position by keeping members of the trade in the dark about new releases and not only offering them to Royal Mint Coin Club members earlier than they do to trade customers but also at better prices! Last year we were made aware of this by one of our customers who was actually offered a 2006 sovereign in December 2005!

2006 Coins
If the Royal Mint reduce their prices in order to clear their stock we may be able to supply 2006 coins and coin sets at reasonable prices.

Until then, some of the information and images on this page may refer to previous years.

Currently In Stock
At the time of writing - November 2006 - we were only able to supply the 13 Coin Silver set commemorating the Queen's 80th Birthday and the gold proof coins that can be found on our gold website www.taxfreegold.co.uk

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.
Postage and Packing within the UK is £2 at buyer's risk or £5 fully insured.
Overseas residents, please ask for details of postage & packing.

For 2006, 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.
• Thirteen 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 2006 Queens 80th Birthday Crown
    
  • The new Year 2006 Brunel Arches Two Pounds Coin
    
  • The new Year 2006 Brunel Portrait Two Pounds Coin
    
  • The Standard Two Pounds
    
  • New Pound Coin, the third in the bridge series, depicting the Egyptian Arches.
  • The new Year 2006 Victoria Cross Fifty Pence
    
  • The new Year 2006 Victoria Cross Soldier 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.
• 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.
  
• 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.
  

2006 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.
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	Queens 80th Birthday	Yes
Two Pounds	Brunel Arches	N/A
Two Pounds	Brunel Portrait	N/A
One Pound	Northern Ireland	N/A
Fifty Pence	Victoria Cross	N/A
Fifty Pence	Soldier	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.

Year 2006 Coin Prices

Item	Grade	Coins in Set	Availability	Price £	Price $	Packaging
2006 Set	Silver Proof	13	Yes	£250	$399	Case
2006 Set	Uncirculated	10	Ask	£TBA	Ask	Folder
2006 Proof Set	Proof	13	Ask	£TBA	Ask	Standard
2006 Proof Set	Proof	13	Ask	£TBA	Ask	De-Luxe
2006 Proof Set	Proof	13	Ask	£TBA	Ask	Executive - Wood
2006 Crown	Uncirculated	1	Ask	£TBA	Ask	Folder
2006 Silver Crown	Proof	1	Yes	£35	Ask	Leatherette Case
2006 Gold Crown	Proof	1	Yes	£575	Ask	Leatherette Case
2006 £2 Coin	Uncirculated	2	Ask	£TBA	Ask	Folder
2006 Baby Set	Uncirculated	10	Ask	£25	Ask	Folder
2006 Wedding Set	Uncirculated	10	No	N/A	N/A	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.

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Index of Year 2006 Coins & Sets