2007 Abolition of the Slave Trade £2 Gold Proof

The British Royal Mint have just issued the 2007 Abolition of the Slave Trade £2 Gold Proof coin.

This is in commemoration of the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade. For this the Royal Mint has been granted permission to strike a limited-edition two-pound coin in 22 carat gold to impeccable Proof quality. The Abolition Bill of 1807 was a major turning point in British history and possibly one of the most significant advancements in human dignity in many hundreds of years. The persistent campaigning of a group of British activists, the courage and resistance of the slaves themselves along with the pressure and support from the public finally brought about the end of the inhumane business of the transatlantic slave trade.

Each two-pound coin features the simple yet powerful design by David Gentleman, RDI on its reverse. Gentleman chose to depict the imagery of chains with one link broken, representing a ‘release from subjection’ and, which also doubles as the anniversary date of 1807.

The traditional portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS appears on the obverse framed by the contrasting outer ring. The edge inscription is taken from the anti-slavery seal by Josiah Wedgwood, which reads ‘AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER’.

Struck in 22 carat gold with a yellow gold inner and a contrasting red gold outer ring, the gold Proof commemorative two-pound coin is subject to a restricted mintage of just 1,000 to satisfy worldwide demand and is beautifully displayed in an elegant presentation case.

Specifications
Alloy 22 Carat Gold
Weight 15.98 g
Diameter 28.4 mm
Denomination £2
Cost £395.00
Code: UKASTGP

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Deputy Master of the Royal Mint.
The international and historical significance of the commemoration the 2007 Abolition of the Slave Trade £2 Gold Proof will be highly sought after by collectors around the world.

2007 UK £5 Gold Proof Diamond Wedding

As a celebration of the Diamond Wedding anniversary of the Queen and Prince Philip this year, the Royal Mint has been authorised to strike an official limited-edition commemorative 2007 UK £5 Gold Proof Diamond Wedding crown bearing two specially created designs.

This impressive gold proof coin is struck in 22 carat gold and features on the obverse the conjoint portrait of the royal couple by Ian Rank-Broadley, FRBS. This coin is the result of several months of work including commissioned photographs and two private sittings for the artist at Buckingham Palace.

According to the British Royal Mint, the rarity of this conjoint portrait is founded by the fact that this is just the fifth time in British numismatic history that two portraits have been united on a coin. Created by one of the Royal Mint’s highly skilled engravers, Emma Noble, and complementing the obverse, the stunning new reverse design bears a beautiful depiction of the north rose window at Westminster Abbey.

The edge inscription on this superb commemorative issue includes the wording ‘MY STRENGTH AND STAY’, taken from the Queen’s Golden Wedding anniversary speech in which she pays tribute to her husband’s continued support.

Struck in 22 carat gold., only 2,500 gold Proof crowns are available worldwide with each being beautifully displayed in an elegant presentation case.

Accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Deputy Master of the Royal Mint.

The new gold Proof crown is just £775.00 or around 1500 USD.

This 2007 UK £5 Gold Proof Diamond Wedding will be highly desirable to collectors and will be a treasured keepsake of a landmark and momentous occasion in British history..