1985 British Proof Set
Ideal Birthday or Aniversary Gift
Superb Mint condition in original case as issued by the Royal Mint.
Housed in a deluxe green hardcase.
White satin lined inner case.
Contains the £1 coin, 50p 20p 10p 5p 2p and 1p. Plus the "Royal Mint" medallion.
All coins feature the Raphael Maklouf portrait of HM Queen in the first year of use of this great portrait.
Sealed in a superb perspex case within the deluxe packaging, all coins are bright and perfect. A handsome set to treasure.
Interesting facts from 1985: In January 1985 Ronald Reagan was sworn in for a second term as President of the USA, and in February Nelson Mandela rejected an offer of freedom from the South African government.
In March 1985 Mikhail Gorbachev became leader of the Soviet Union and Mohamed Al Fayed acquired the London department store Harrods.
In July 1985 the Llive Aid concerts raise £50 million for famine relief in Ethiopia. In September 1985 Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher condemned the Brixton riots.
In October 1985 the cruise ship Achille Lauro was hijacked in the Mediterranean by terrorists.
