Silver Proof Commemorative Piedfort Set, United Kingdom, 2014

Description

Six coins struck for the important anniversaries and events of 2014

All six United Kingdom commemorative coins for 2014 have been struck in sterling silver as mighty – and sought after – double-thickness Piedforts to The Royal Mint’s unrivalled Proof finish. Only 2,014 of these impressive sets are available.

The elegant £5 coin pays tribute to the life and legacy of Queen Anne, 300 years after her death. It was designed by Mark Richards FRBS, creator of the £5 coin struck for the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

A £2 coin marks the outbreak of the First World War – the first coin in a five-year series that will take us on a journey from outbreak to Armistice. It features the image of Lord Kitchener in his now iconic ‘Your country needs you!’ pose.

A second £2 coin celebrates the 500th anniversary of Trinity House, an organisation that has tirelessly served Britain’s mariners since the time of Henry VIII.

Two £1 coins complete a series begun in 2013. They bear beautiful floral emblems – the flax and shamrock for Northern Ireland and the bluebell and thistle for Scotland.

The official Glasgow 2014 50p has a dynamic design of a cyclist and athlete above the Saltire of Scotland, completing the commemorative editions.

Your coins are struck on double-thickness sterling silver blanks to flawless Royal Mint Proof standard and presented in a premium wooden case for you to treasure and display.

A booklet that tells the behind the scenes story of how themes and designs are chosen and explains the designers’ inspiration is the final touch in this limited edition presentation.