Issued in 2021, this four-coin gold proof Sovereign set marks a very special year in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, her 95th birthday. The collection brings together the Double Sovereign, the Sovereign, the Half-Sovereign and the Quarter-Sovereign, each struck in 22 carat gold to The Royal Mint’s highest proof standard. With its brilliant mirror-like fields and finely frosted detail, this set captures the elegance and precision that collectors expect from a premium Sovereign release.
A defining feature of this issue is the special crowned ‘95’ privy mark, placed to the left of the date on the reverse. Created as a tribute to the Queen’s record-breaking birthday, it gives the 2021 Sovereign set a distinct place in the long story of the series. The smaller denomination coins also make this set especially appealing to collectors who enjoy a complete range of the Sovereign family in one presentation.
The obverse of each coin carries Jody Clark’s fifth and final definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, a modern and graceful effigy that became closely associated with the later years of her reign. On the reverse, Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous St George and the dragon remains as strong and dramatic as ever, a design that has appeared on Sovereigns since 1817 and continues to stand as one of the most recognisable images in British coinage.
Presented in its original case with a numbered certificate of authenticity, this limited edition set of just 450 is a particularly desirable release for Sovereign collectors. It combines a historic royal milestone, a one-year-only privy mark and the enduring beauty of one of the Royal Mint’s most celebrated designs.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Proof |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Year | 2021 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |