‘Proof’ coins represent the pinnacle of minting excellence, crafted not for circulation but as collectibles. Each coin undergoes a specialized minting process with multiple strikes to enhance its intricate details and achieve a stunning mirror-like finish. Though not intended for everyday transactions, these coins boast a flawless appearance, setting them apart as treasures for collectors and connoisseurs.

‘Uncirculated’ coins have never been used for transactions and retain their original condition. Despite not featuring the individual handling typical of proof coins, these coins display a brilliant lustre and sharp, clear details that contribute to their strong visual appeal. Any imperfections are minor and generally result from the minting process rather than from wear or handling, making these coins a favoured choice among collectors for their pristine quality.

‘Almost Uncirculated’ coins show minimal handling marks and maintain most of their mint lustre. These coins have very slight wear visible only upon close inspection, typically on the highest points. They retain a high level of detail and lustre, making them highly desirable for collectors seeking quality just below fully uncirculated.

‘Extremely Fine’ coins display very light wear on only the highest features of the design. Despite slight signs of handling, these coins preserve most of their original details and lustre. They are favoured by collectors for their clear imagery and substantial remaining mint shine.

‘Good Very Fine’ coins exhibit light to moderate wear primarily on the highest parts of the design. Despite this wear, they maintain strong and clear major details and some of the finer aspects of the engraving. These coins often still show hints of their original lustre, particularly in protected areas of the coin's surface. Collectors appreciate GVF coins for their balance of noticeable quality and authentic historical character, making them desirable for both intermediate and advanced collections.

‘Very Fine’ coins have moderate wear but all major details remain sharp. These coins have been in circulation but have been preserved well enough to retain much of their original design features and some lustre, appealing to collectors who value a balance of character and quality.

‘Fine’ coins show considerable wear over the surface and around the details, yet all major features are still visible. While the finer details may be worn down, these coins carry historical appeal and offer an affordable entry point for new collectors.

‘Fair’ coins show extensive wear, with most details smoothed out and barely discernible. These coins are the most worn in any collection, with only the general outline or major features still visible. While they lack the finer details and lustre of higher-grade coins, they can still hold historical significance and serve as placeholders in a collection until better-preserved examples are found.

‘Uncirculated’ coins have never been used for transactions and retain their original condition. Despite not featuring the individual handling typical of proof coins, these coins display a brilliant lustre and sharp, clear details that contribute to their strong visual appeal. Any imperfections are minor and generally result from the minting process rather than from wear or handling, making these coins a favoured choice among collectors for their pristine quality.

‘Almost Uncirculated’ coins show minimal handling marks and maintain most of their mint luster. These coins have very slight wear visible only upon close inspection, typically on the highest points. They retain a high level of detail and lustre, making them highly desirable for collectors seeking quality just below fully uncirculated.

‘Extremely Fine’ coins display very light wear on only the highest features of the design. Despite slight signs of handling, these coins preserve most of their original details and lustre. They are favoured by collectors for their clear imagery and substantial remaining mint shine.

‘Good Very Fine’ coins exhibit light to moderate wear primarily on the highest parts of the design. Despite this wear, they maintain strong and clear major details and some of the finer aspects of the engraving. These coins often still show hints of their original lustre, particularly in protected areas of the coin's surface. Collectors appreciate GVF coins for their balance of noticeable quality and authentic historical character, making them desirable for both intermediate and advanced collections.

‘Very Fine’ coins have moderate wear but all major details remain sharp. These coins have been in circulation but have been preserved well enough to retain much of their original design features and some lustre, appealing to collectors who value a balance of character and quality.

‘Fine’ coins show considerable wear over the surface and around the details, yet all major features are still visible. While the finer details may be worn down, these coins carry historical appeal and offer an affordable entry point for new collectors.

‘Fair’ coins show extensive wear, with most details smoothed out and barely discernible. These coins are the most worn in any collection, with only the general outline or major features still visible. While they lack the finer details and lustre of higher-grade coins, they can still hold historical significance and serve as placeholders in a collection until better-preserved examples are found.