Modern UK Type Set - Standard Issues Only

Looks like a complete list to me of currently circulating coins. I agree about the £1 coins and gave in, collecting them all.

For a complete list including demonetised coins I think you would need the following:

the decimal halfpenny,
1971-81 and 82-83;

the large 5p:
1968-81,
1982-84 -might be tricky as came only in proof and uncirculated sets, but then probably outside your criteria,
1985-90;

the large 10p:
1968-81,
1982-84 - same problem as above,
1985-1992;

the large 50p:
1969-1981,
1982-1984,
1985-1997 - only 1985 circulated, rest in sets.

At the moment these coins are dirt cheap and fairly common. How long before that changes?

The list is only for current circulating coins.

Not easy since coins don't come in rolls but bags of coins especially for the £1 coins.

Can get new release which look rather nice.

So in this regard, I think US collectors can do much better.

Ken

Here is information from the US Mint.

http://www.usmint.gov/about_the_min...tion=grading

Uncirculated coins may vary to some degree because of blemishes, toning or slight imperfections as described in the following subdivisions:

Perfect Uncirculated (MS-70). Perfect new condition, showing no trace of wear. The finest quality possible, with no evidence of scratches, handling or contact with other coins. Very few regular issue coins are ever found in this condition.

Choice Uncirculated (MS-65). An above average Uncirculated coin which may be brilliant or lightly toned and has very few contact marks on the surface or rim. MS-67 through MS-62 indicate slightly higher or lower grades of preservation.

Uncirculated (MS-60). Has no trace of wear but may show a number of contact marks, and surface may be spotted or lack some luster.

Choice About Uncirculated (AU-55). Barest evidence of light wear on only the highest points of the design. Most of the mint luster remains.

About Uncirculated (AU-50). Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the Mint luster is still present.

Choice Extremely Fine (EF-45). Light overall wear shows on highest points. All design details are very sharp. Some of the Mint luster is evident.

Extremely Fine (EF-40). Design is lightly worn throughout, but all features are sharp and well defined. Traces of luster may show.

Choice Very Fine (VF-30). Light even wear on the surface and highest parts of the design. All lettering and major features are sharp.

Very Fine (VF-20). A moderate amount of wear is noticeable on the high points of the coin's design. All major details are clear.

Fine (F-12). The coin shows moderate to considerable even wear throughout. Entire design is bold with an overall pleasing appearance.

Very Good (VG-8). Well worn with main features clear and bold although rather flat.

Good (G-4). Heavily worn with the design visible but faint in areas. Many details are flat. Common coins in "Good" condition are not particularly desirable pieces for collectors. Rare or valuable coins in this condition, however, are often saved when no others are available.

About Good (AG-3). Very heavily worn with portions of lettering date and legends worn smooth. The date may be barely readable.

Does that help?

Ken