All British proof coins are minted at the Royal Mint in London. The Royal Mint is owned by Her Majesty's Treasury and has been circulating coins in the UK for over 1,000 years. As well as producing UK coinage, it mints coins for around 60 other countries too .Proof coins are coins that have been made to a higher standard of finish than regular coinage in general circulation. Their sharpness, detail and finish are unrivalled, making them perfect for collectors looking for highest levels of craftsmanship and detail. The dies used to strike Proof coins are hand-finished to ensure that all imperfections are removed.