Best Sellers

Collectors' Favourites for July
Welcome to the Royal Mint Bestsellers Collection - a carefully selected range of magnificent coins (jewellery and giftware) that has proven to be the most popular this month with our long-established customers.

The Royal Mint's history can be traced back over a thousand years to the time of Alfred the Great. The Royal Mint is proud of its reputation as one of the most prestigious mints in the world and today boasts an extensive product range using a combination of traditional craftsmanship and state-of-the-art technology. Most of the superb Proof coins and collections struck in precious alloys of silver and gold, are subject to limited issues and are of supreme quality.

One Thousand Years of Inspiration
The Royal Mint has witnessed numerous momentous events in British history and many items in this remarkable collection have a story to tell, whether it's to commemorate the outstanding achievements of an individual or to replicate the intricate design of a famous coin. Some of the best examples have been selected for this bestsellers page.

		2008 Royal Shield of Arms Presentation Folder To mark the launch of the new designs for the United Kingdom's coinage the Royal Mint is producing a limited-edition collection containing the new designs struck in their base metal alloys to Brilliant Uncirculated standard. Price: £ 9.95

		The 2008 UK Queen Elizabeth I £5 Circulation Coin Price: £ 5.00

		The 2008 UK Britannia Four Coin Gold Proof Set The 2008 Britannia Four-Coin Gold Proof Set is ideal to give for birthdays, anniversaries or special occasions in 2008. Imagine the smile of appreciation when the recipient opens the case and discovers the four magnificent gold Proof coins. Price: £ 1380.00

		2008 Baby Gift Set As a very special way to say 'welcome to the world', the 2008 Baby Gift Set is the perfect present to give to proud parents on the arrival of christening of their new baby. Price: £ 19.95

		The 2008 UK Britannia Four Coin Silver Proof Set The four beautiful Britannia silver coins, the £2, £1, 50 and 20p coins, come together in a splendid display case to make a complete collection Price: £ 115.00

		The 2008 UK Queen Elizabeth I £5 Silver Proof Coin In celebration of the 450th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth I, the Royal Mint has struck the United Kingdom crown in sterling silver. The commemorative reverse design is the work of Rod Kelly who was inspired by the magnificent ‘Armada’ portrait of the Queen by George Gower 1588. Price: £ 39.95

		The 2008 UK Britannia One Ounce Silver Bullion £2 The Royal Mint has struck a Britannia silver bullion £2 coin for 2008 featuring a brand new reverse design by an artist new to coinage design, John Bergdahl. Price: £ 16.95

		The 2008 UK Gold Bullion Sovereign Struck in 22 carat gold, this beautiful sovereign embodies almost two centuries of numismatic tradition. Price: £ 145.00

		2008 Prince Charles £5 Presentation Folder The £5 commemorative crown, produced in honour of the 60th birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, has been struck in cupro-nickel to Brilliant Uncirculated standard. Each £5 coin is presented in a specially designed folder reflecting the life and work of the Prince. Price: £ 9.95

		2008 Gold Proof Sovereign Few coins in history can compare with the British gold sovereign. Indeed, the origin of the sovereign can be traced to the reign of Henry VII who issued the first 20-shilling gold coin in 1489. Price: £ 215.00