Mintage: 36,907

The Royal Mint 1998 Proof set features several special commemorative coins. In the center of this set is a stunning Five Pound crown which celebrates the 50th birthday of Prince Charles. It is joined by the 25th anniversary of the UK's membership of the European Union 50p, and the remainder of the year's definitive designs. 

The set of 1998 is also highly notable for being the first to feature Ian Rank-Broadley's then-new portrait of Elizabeth II on the obverse.