2009 United Kingdom Standard Proof Set

• Mint: British Royal Mint
• Quality: Proof
• Issue limit: 20,000
• Alloy: Base Metal
• Denomination: Pound Sterling
• Number of coins: 12
• Medal included: No

The standard proof set for 2009 comprises 12 legal tender coins. Included is one commemorative £5 coin marking the 500th anniversary of the accession of Henry VIII, two commemorative £2 coins - one celebrating the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin’s birth, and the other marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns - as well as the 50p celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, all struck to Brilliant Uncirculated quality.

Protected within an acrylic case, the Proof coins of 2009 are attractively displayed in a stylish black case with the Royal Mint emblem featured in gold on the lid. The coins can either be presented upright for display purposes, or laid flat within the specially designed base. An informative booklet, which incorporates a Certificate of Authenticity, provides insight into the commemorative designs for the coming year and how these designs were chosen.