2026 UK Five Sovereign Proof Gold Coin

Basic Information

  • Produced by The Royal Mint.
  • Struck in 22 carat gold and finished to a proof standard.
  • The Sovereign coin forms part of other coin collections.
  • Created using the traditional 'Yellow Gold', in which the sovereign coin was struck for centuries.
  • The reverse of the coin features Benedetto Pistrucci’s design of St. George slaying the dragon.
  • The initials 'B.P.', are illustrated to the right, underneath the portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon, in recognition of the artist, Benedetto Pistrucci.
  • The obverse of the coin illustrates the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, created by Martin Jennings.
  • The Latin inscription around the obverse of the coin, 'CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·', an abbreviation from 'CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX FIDEI DEFENSOR', translates as 'Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith', followed by the year '2026', in English.
  • The initials 'MJ', of the artist Martin Jennings who created the official portrait of King Charles III, are displayed on the obverse of the coin, below the neck of the portrait.
  • A limited release.

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