1989 £2 Proof Coin Claim of Rights - Free Case - Royal Mint 2 Pound

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Please note, I am away from Saturday 1st August to Sunday 8th August. Any orders placed on or between these dates will be despatched on Monday 10th August. Please accept my apologies for any delay. Once I return, our normal quick service will resume straight away. 1989 £2 Proof Coin - Claim of Rights - from the Royal Mint (2 coins available) Proof coins are struck using special dies that are prepared carefully prior to striking. Each die is used fewer times and between each strike the die is polished and the coin aligned carefully by hand. The process of polishing a Proof die can take hours. In addition, Proof coins are struck at least twice, the second strike deepening the relief and firming the definition. Each strike uses less pressure than the standard minting process in order to preserve more of the fine detail present in the artwork. What this means is that the Proof coin is able to provide more detail, clearer relief, and a finer smoother surface than coins struck to normal standards. It showcases the artistry of the design and gives the coin a degree of engineered precision that only striking to Proof standard can impart. All our Proof Coins are supplied enclosed inside a free square presentation case as pictured (approx. 49mm square, 6mm thick). We understand the importance of keeping your Proof coins clean, so they read more