Gold - Visualized in Bullion Bars. Proof Coins vs. Uncirculated Coins - Production, Appearance, and Value. The following article will dive deeper into the specifics of both proof and uncirculated coins.
Proof coins and Uncirculated coins are both popular among buyers of gold and silver, but for a few different reasons. Proofs are almost always going to demand a premium when compared to raw Uncirculated coins, but they also carry a better presentation, quality, and a higher degree of scarcity. Gold Coins - UK's No.1 Gold Coin Dealer. Full Sovereign Elizabeth, Gold, 2013, Gold, United Kingdom, 7.32g, £ 232.67. 2013 Gold Sovereigns. We received our first delivery of 2013 bullion sovereigns on Monday 19th November 2012 and the proof version arrived on Thursday 22nd November 2012.
As always the proof coin is presented in a box with a certificate of authenticity whereas the packaging for the uncirculated coin has changed. Since the year 2000 when production of the uncirculated sovereigns resumed the coins have been supplied in a sealed plastic sheet - we have then cut the sheet in to the quantities required. However, as The Royal Mint have decided to market the uncirculated coins more heavily as bullion they have changed the packaging and these coins are now delivered in tubes of 25.