New Release: 2026 Royal Mint Annual Sets
New Release: 2026 Royal Mint Annual Sets
The 2025 Annual Sets celebrate Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, 200 Years of the Modern Railway, 350 Years of the Royal Observatory Greenwich, the Red Arrows' 60th Anniversary, and Stories of the Second World War
The Royal Mint's 2025 Annual Sets feature five brand-new commemorative coins honoring significant milestones in British history, royal heritage, scientific achievement, and wartime service. Available in multiple finishes from Brilliant Uncirculated to precious metal proof editions.
Charitable Contribution: 6% of Royal Observatory coin sales donated to National Maritime Museum (approximately £70,000 expected).
Complete 13-coin set including all five commemorative designs plus eight definitive coins featuring the Flora and Fauna series.
Eight definitive coins continuing the Flora and Fauna designs - third year of King Charles III's wildlife-themed coinage.
Premium proof finish with mirrored surfaces and frosted devices. Includes exclusive commemorative medal. Limited to 7,500 sets.
Individually encapsulated coins in luxury wooden presentation case. Includes exclusive premium medal. Limited to just 2,500 sets.
Five commemorative coins struck in .925 sterling silver to proof standard. Premium collector's edition with superior detail and finish.
Twice the thickness and weight of standard coins. Includes exclusive Queen Mother and Red Arrows piedfort versions available only in this set.
Perfect gift for newborns, featuring 2025-dated coins in special presentation packaging ideal for celebrating new arrivals.
Commemorative coin set designed to celebrate 2025 weddings, making a thoughtful and lasting gift for newlyweds.
| Set Type | Coins | Finish | Mintage Limit | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BU Annual | 13 coins | Brilliant Uncirculated | Unlimited | £75.00 | Complete year collection |
| BU Definitive | 8 coins | Brilliant Uncirculated | Unlimited | £39.50 | Flora & Fauna collectors |
| Proof | 13 + medal | Base Proof | 7,500 | £190.00 | Serious collectors |
| Premium Proof | 13 + medal | Premium Proof | 2,500 | £250.00 | Luxury collectors |
| Silver Proof | 5 coins | .925 Silver Proof | Limited | £710.00 | Precious metal investors |
| Silver Piedfort | 5 coins | .925 Silver Piedfort | Very Limited | £669.00 | Advanced collectors |
| Gift Sets | 8 coins | Brilliant Uncirculated | Unlimited | £39.50 | Birth/wedding gifts |
New Collectors / Gift Givers:
Intermediate Collectors:
Advanced Collectors / Investors:
Investment Strategy: The Proof and Premium Proof sets offer the best balance of quality and future value due to limited mintages. Silver editions provide precious metal backing with collectible appeal.
Several coins and finishes are ONLY available through the 2025 Annual Sets and cannot be purchased individually:
These exclusives make the annual sets particularly valuable for completist collectors, as these editions cannot be acquired any other way.
The 2025 Annual Sets were released on Thursday, 2 January 2025 at 9am GMT through The Royal Mint's website. Selected sets were also available at The Royal Mint Experience gift shop from the same date.
The 2025 set celebrates major milestone anniversaries and introduces the FIRST OFFICIAL UK COIN featuring the Red Arrows. Highlights include:
Yes, the Royal Observatory £2, Modern Railway £2, Red Arrows 50p, and WWII Stories 50p will be available individually throughout 2025. However, the Queen Mother £5 is primarily available through annual sets. Base proof versions of all coins are EXCLUSIVE to the annual sets.
The main differences are finish quality, presentation, and mintage limits:
Yes! The Royal Mint contributes 6% of Royal Observatory coin purchases to the National Maritime Museum (Trustees of the National Maritime Museum, Park Row, London, SE10 9NF). The total donation is expected to be approximately £70,000.
Limited edition sets typically appreciate more than unlimited BU editions. The Proof Set (limited 7,500) and Premium Proof (limited 2,500) offer strong investment potential due to strict mintage caps. Silver editions provide precious metal backing. The Silver Piedfort with exclusive Queen Mother and Red Arrows versions may command premium prices in secondary markets.
Yes, the definitive coins feature the identical Flora and Fauna designs introduced in 2023. Only the year dates differ (2025 vs 2024 vs 2023). This is the third year of King Charles III's wildlife-themed coinage series. The 2023 coins had a special Tudor Crown privy mark for the coronation year, which does not appear on 2024 or 2025 coins.
Yes, The Royal Mint offers an annual subscription service that automatically generates your order each year, ensuring you never miss a new release.
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