3766) Annual UK Proof Coin Set, United Kingdom (UK): A Proof Coin Set of Seven Coins issued by The Royal Mint, UK: Date/Year of Coin set issue 1985:
Since 1968, Arnold Machin’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II had featured on the Obverse of almost every UK Coin in circulation.
In 1985, a new portrait - the third for Elizabeth II - was introduced.
It was designed by Raphael Maklouf. While Maklouf had not previously designed coinage, he had created his own medallions and was adept at portraiture.
His design features the Queen facing right, in accordance with over three hundred years of tradition, wearing the Royal Diadem which is traditionally worn for the State opening of Parliament.
Maklouf’s effigy was used until 1997 when a new design replaced it.
This Annual Proof set from The Royal Mint for 1985 is a great way to collect all seven of the new designs for that year.
The 1985 Collection/set of Coin issues by the Royal Mint UK:
Presented in the standard blue leatherette outer case with clear acrylic inner case, one can view and display both sides of the coins without handling them and risking damage.
In this collection are a £1, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, and 1p.
The Five and Ten pence are in their old, larger format while the One Pound features a new design for this year.
While the 1984 Pound coin was inspired by Scottish flora, this 1985 edition represents Wales, showing a leek within the Royal Diadem.
For the first time, this annual set did not include a Halfpenny which was withdrawn from circulation the previous year.
All seven coins in this collection are made from the same metal alloys as the coins in regular circulation, but are finished to a higher proof standard giving the designs greater definition, and an overall higher quality finish.
They have the same dimensions and weights as standard too. One may find that some of the coinage in this set display evidence of toning.
This is typical of these older collectors sets, several decades after they were issued.
The Coins in the Set include:
1985 Elizabeth II £1 Proof
1985 Elizabeth II 50p Proof
1985 Elizabeth II 20p Proof
1985 Elizabeth II 10p Proof
1985 Elizabeth II 5p Proof
1985 Elizabeth II 2p Proof
1985 Elizabeth II 1p Proof
The Specifications:
Collection of seven proof coins struck in the alloy, mass, and diameter typical of that year.
Presentation:
Overall, 102,015 annual sets were issued for 1985, in a range of presentations including this limited edition. Comes in double sided clear plastic case, obverse and reverse both visible. Case is attached to original blue leatherette folder with metal clasp.
The 1985 UK Annual Set Proof Standard Boxed Coin Set:
The Welsh 1 pound Coin:
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