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500 years of history 

Steeped in over 500 years of history, The Sovereign holds a distinguished place as one of the world’s oldest coins still in production. Celebrated as the ‘chief coin of the world’, it is a cherished piece in the realm of numismatics, prized by collectors worldwide. This edition of The Royal Mint’s Sovereign honours this rich legacy with a tribute to Jean Baptiste Merlen’s Royal Arms design, which first graced the coin 200 years ago, now beautifully remastered. 

2025 Sovereign

The 2025 edition of The Sovereign honours its esteemed history with a spotlight on Jean Baptiste Merlen’s Royal Arms design. This design, which first adorned the coin 200 years ago, has been meticulously remastered bringing forth both Merlen’s classic shield and the official coinage portrait of H.M. King Charles III, blending tradition with contemporary precision. 

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Presentation packaging 

Packaged in a prestigious timber case and shipper, this coin also comes with thoughtfully designed packaging that includes a detailed booklet recounting the storied history of The Sovereign and the advent of Merlen’s original design.

Specifications

Specifications

Year 2025
Metal Gold
Fineness (% purity) 91.67
Minimum Gross Weight (g) 7.988
Maximum Diameter (mm) 22.05
Maximum Mintage 7,035
Finish Proof
Effigy Martin Jennings design of H.M. King Charles III

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