Images of the British royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton have become a treasured part of British culture. This April 2011 event brought the monarchy to the forefront of the media, establishing itself as a significant moment in history. What better way to commemorate a royal wedding than with a limited edition five pound gold proof crown, emblazoned with images of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during either their engagement or the royal wedding ceremony?
Gold proofing refers to the special minting of a limited run of collector’s edition coins. These will, typically, be engraved with some reference to a historic event or person as a commemoration, giving them a unique value to both foreign and domestic collectors. The William and Kate commemorative coin set is part of the Alderney gold proof line, a collection of gold coins depicting events such as the Queen's 75th Birthday and other important events in British and international society.
Commemorative items such as these lend a great degree of value and meaning to any collection, putting important historic moments into context with a regal flare. They also stand up on their own as cash investments. Largely uninfluenced by external factors such as shifts in market activity, gold coins have become known in recent years as steady investment alternatives to traditional bonds or business stocks. This makes gold proof items such as the
British royal wedding coin set extremely attractive.
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