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Offered is an exceptionally rare 2016 United Kingdom Eight-Coin Gold Proof Set issued by The Royal Mint. This matched set is individually numbered No. 045 and remains complete in its original Royal Mint wooden presentation case with outer packaging, certificate and accompanying booklet. All eight coins were struck to Royal Mint Proof quality in 22-karat gold. The collection has a combined gross weight of approximately 154.909 grams and contains approximately 4.566 troy ounces of pure gold. The set includes: • 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday £5 Gold Proof • 2016 William Shakespeare Tragedies £2 Gold Proof • 2016 William Shakespeare Histories £2 Gold Proof • 2016 William Shakespeare Comedies £2 Gold Proof • 2016 Great Fire of London £2 Gold Proof • 2016 First World War—The Army £2 Gold Proof • 2016 Last Round Pound £1 Gold Proof • 2016 Battle of Hastings 50p Gold Proof The Royal Mint established a limited-edition presentation maximum of only 150 sets, making this one of the scarcest modern annual gold proof collections issued by the United Kingdom. Secondary-market references report that only 82 sets were ultimately distributed. The set is catalogued as S.PGC18 and is especially notable for containing all three of the popular William Shakespeare £2 designs in gold, along with the Queen’s 90th Birthday £5 and the historic Last Round Pound. Specifications: Year: 2016 Country: United Kingdom Mint: The Royal Mint Finish: Proof Composition: 22-karat gold Number of coins: Eight Total gross weight: Approximately 154.909 grams Actual gold weight: Approximately 4.566 troy ounces Presentation number: 045 Original packaging: Included as photographed Certificate and booklet: Included as photographed The coins remain individually protected in their original Royal Mint capsules. Please examine all high-resolution photographs carefully, as the pictured set is the exact set the buyer will receive. Due to the value and rarity of this collection, shipment will be fully insured and signature confirmation will be required. Gold prices fluctuate continuously; all offers will be evaluated in relation to the current precious-metals market and collectible value.