Pre-Owned UK 2025 Shield Design Full Sovereign Proof Gold Coin
This Pre-Owned UK 2025 Shield Design Full Sovereign Proof Gold Coin was struck by The Royal Mint and is limited to a mintage of only 7,035. The reverse of the coin features a crowned Shield of the Royal Arms design. The obverse side of the coin bears Martin Jennings' portrait of King Charles III. - Weighs 7.98g and is struck in 916.7 (22ct) gold. - Manufactured by The Royal Mint. - Struck to a proof finish. - VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Diameter: 22.05mm. Thickness: 1.52mm. - Supplied in original presentation box with certificate of authenticity. - Limited mintage of 7,035. The gold sovereign is one of Britain's most famous coins, and the first of which was minted in 1489 at the behest of 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 the flagship coin of The Royal Mint. A triumph of numismatic art, many consider The Sovereign the ‘chief coin of the world’. In the past, gold sovereigns contained a higher proportion of silver, which gave them a more golden hue. However, since 2000, The Royal Mint has used more copper in the alloy, creating the pinkish or rose gold appearance seen in modern coins.