https://www.royalmint.com/invest/bullion/bullion-coins/gold-coins/the-memorial-sovereign-2022-gold-bullion-coin/Struck to bullion standard, a memorial edition of The Sovereign, The Royal Mint’s flagship coin, honours the life and legacy of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. In tribute to Her Majesty, Benedetto Pistrucci’s classic St George and the dragon design stands aside for an intricate reinterpretation of the Royal Arms by Jody Clark. This is also the first Sovereign bullion coin range bearing the official coinage portrait of His Majesty The King, which heralds a new chapter for the British monarchy.
This Sovereign is dated 2022 as it was struck to memorialise the passing of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A further Sovereign bullion coin range will launch in 2023.
The obverse bears the definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty The King for the first time
The Royal Arms, portrayed by Jody Clark, graces the reverse in a rare change of design
Struck in 22 carat gold
Finished to The Royal Mint’s bullion standard
SPECIFICATION
DENOMINATION Sovereign
ALLOY 916.67 Fine Gold
DIAMETER 22.05mm
REVERSE DESIGNER Jody Clark
OBVERSE DESIGNER Martin Jennings
SPECIFICATION VALUE
QUALITY Bullion
YEAR 2022
PURE METAL TYPE Gold
PURE METAL CONTENT 0.235 Troy Oz
FINENESS 916.7
PACKAGING Single Coin Capsule