Pre-Owned 2020 UK VJ Day Brilliant Uncirculated Full Sovereign Gold Coin
This 2020 UK VJ Day Brilliant Uncirculated Full Sovereign Gold Coin was struck to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. This coin is supplied in a Royal Mint presentation box with a certificate of authenticity. The 2020 Brilliant Uncirculated Full Sovereign Gold Coin features Benedetto Pistrucci's famous St George and the Dragon design, as featured on the first sovereign struck in 1817. The design also includes a special 'VJ75' mintmark to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. The obverse of the coin bears Jody Clark's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. - Weighs 7.98g and is struck in 22ct gold. - Minted by The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales. - VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Brilliant uncirculated finish. - Dimensions: Diameter: 22.05mm. Thickness: 1.52mm. - Supplied in a presentation box with certificate. On the 15th August, 1945 victory was declared over Japan effectively ending World War II. This Day is known as VJ day. The gold sovereign is one of Britain's most famous coins, the first of which was minted in 1489 by King Henry VII. The modern Sovereign featuring Benedetto Pistrucci's 'St George and the Dragon' reverse design was first struck in 1817. Due to its long history, the UK Sovereign coin is considered by many as the flagship coin of The Royal Mint. Limited mintage of just 750 issues.