To mark the passing of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, The Royal Mint has curated a special Sovereign set. Each set contains an original Sovereign struck in 1921, the year of Prince Philip’s birth, and a 2021 bullion Sovereign to mark the end of his remarkable life.
Specification
Queen Elizabeth II Sovereign
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Bullion |
| Year | 2021 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
1921 George V Sovereign
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight | 7.980g |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Edgar Bertram Mackennal |
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1921 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |