The British Gold Sovereign coin boasts a long history dating back to its debut in 1817. First issued during the reign of King George III, these coins originally circulated and were revived in the 20th century as modern gold bullion pieces after World War II. In the modern era, Queen Elizabeth II has been the most frequently featured monarch on these coins. Today, 2022 British Gold Sovereigns in certified condition are available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes in an NGC plastic slab!
• Last year for Queen Elizabeth II Sovereigns!
• Last 500 struck with Her Majesty’s effigy!
• Limited availability of certified coins!
• Contains .2354 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• The coins are legal tender in Britain.
• Graded Mint State 69 by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.
• Deep proof-like visuals.
• On the obverse is Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• The reverse features the Royal Arms of England.

British Gold Sovereigns have showcased various monarchs since 1817, but as a gold bullion coin for investors, Queen Elizabeth II was the only monarch depicted in recent times. Her passing in 2022 marked a significant transition for the series.

Beyond her image on coins, Queen Elizabeth II’s historic reign is remembered for many reasons. Notably, she modernized the royal family’s public image by allowing the televising of their daily life in 1969 and opening Buckingham Palace to the public in 1993 to fund the restoration of Windsor Castle.

The obverse of the 2022 British Sovereign Coins features the final effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This right-profile portrait depicts her at the age of 89, wearing the George IV State Diadem Crown. The portrait was designed in 2015 by Jody Clark.

The reverse of the 2022 Gold Sovereigns showcases the Royal Arms, designed by Timothy Noad. This emblem of the monarchy includes a shield with the coats of arms for England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, supported by the Lion of England on the left and the Unicorn of Scotland on the right.

These 2022 British Gold Sovereign Coins hold Mint State 69 certifications, indicating they retain full, original mint luster with a maximum of two minor imperfections. These flaws are limited to tiny contact marks or hairlines outside the primary focal points. As DPL coins, they exhibit frosted devices and mirror-like fields. Each of these coins is among the last 500 struck by The Royal Mint in 2022 for the Gold Sovereign Series featuring Her Majesty’s effigy on the obverse.

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