'Royal Mint Proof Sets' is a Collection or Series of coins created by the Royal Mint and may be issued over a number of years.
How to collect Royal Mint Proof Sets
Royal Mint Proof Sets are available in several versions. They are generally year sets of UK coins, although the coins included may vary between versions. The packaging varies. Royal Mint Proof Sets are very popular with collectors. Prices can start low, but some sets can have relatively high prices. You can see Royal Mint Proof Sets on eBay UK (affiliate link)
Which Royal Mint Proof Sets to look for?
The lowest mintage Royal Mint Proof Sets are:(These are coins in our database, list may not be exhustive)
- 2019 UK Silver Proof Coin Set (mintage: 1,000)
- 2022 UK Premium Proof Coin Set (mintage: 2,500)
- 2025 UK Premium Proof Coin Set (mintage: 2,500)
- 2018 UK Premium Proof Coin Set (mintage: 5,000)
- 2019 UK Premium Proof Coin Set (mintage: 5,000)
- 2021 Royal Celebration Two-Coin Set - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday (mintage: 6,500)
- 2020 Royal Mint UK Proof Set (mintage: 7,000)
- 2021 Royal Mint Proof Set (mintage: 7,000)
- 2023 United Kingdom Proof Commemorative Coin Set (mintage: 7,500)
- 2018 UK Proof Coin Set (mintage: 10,000)
Which Monarchs have minted Royal Mint Proof Sets?
The following have minted Royal Mint Proof Sets during their reign:
 | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) | |
 | Charles III (2022-Present) |
More Information about Royal Mint Proof Set coins for Collectors
The packaging is usually excellent and according to the version the packaging will be card, leather/plastic or even wooden boxes at the top end. Coins can sometimes only be found in sets, not individually and some dealers may break the sets to sell the coins separately.Types of Royal Mint Proof Sets Available
The more expensive sets tend to have more coins, including commemorative coins like crowns. As a general guide:- Standard Proof Sets are issued in blue folders or card display boxes.
- Deluxe Proof Set are issued in red leather cases.
- Executive Proof Sets are issued in wooden boxes.
- Some earlier sets were issued in card folders or plastic blister packs.