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The 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Tribute Gold Sovereign Range

Posted on September 28, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

We were all saddened to hear that Queen Elizabeth II passed away on 8th of September. Her Late Majesty has been part of our lives for such a long time that it almost seemed that she may have continued reigning ‘forever’. Of course, this is not possible, and we are now faced with the hard reality of that truth.

For some it may seem ‘too soon’ to start talking about celebrating her life and legacy, but now that we have moved past the original shock, it’s time to be grateful for what was an incredible seventy years of service to the British people. A new series of sovereign coins have just been announced in tribute to the life of service and devotion of Queen Elizabeth II. Introducing The 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Tribute Gold Sovereign Range, and in particular, the one-eighth sovereign…

Sovereign Ranges by Jody Clark

Posted on September 21, 2022August 9, 2024 by Sofia Soares

Acclaimed coin designer Jody Clark is the creator of the Fifth (and final) coinage portrait of Her Late Majesty and has produced multiple designs for our most exclusive ranges since 2021.

Throughout this blog, we will be exploring the different ranges that have been created by this exceptionally talented artist.

Timeline of the British Coins of Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on September 12, 2022October 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Throughout her incredible seventy-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II appeared on a multitude of different coins, from pre-decimal to now. The very first coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was created by Mary Gillick in 1953, and was used on coins in the United Kingdom and other countries until 1970.

Here, we will be looking back at the British coins of Queen Elizabeth II through the years.

The Striking of Bi-Metallic Coins

Posted on September 8, 2022August 9, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

Our latest release, the 2022 St George and the Dragon Bi-Metallic Gold Sovereign Range, are the world’s first gold sovereign coins to be struck using two types of solid 22 carat gold, also known as bi-metallic. We are already familiar with bi-metallic coins in circulation. However, this is the first time this technically demanding form of striking has been attempted with gold coins.

In our latest blog, we will be exploring the process of striking bi-metallic coins…

The Most Significant St George & the Dragon Gold Coins

Posted on September 5, 2022October 30, 2024 by Vanessa Brockwell

It’s now well over two-hundred years since the first modern sovereign coin appeared, with St George slaying the dragon as its motif. In 1821, Benedetto Pistrucci’s classical depiction first appeared and it is remarkable that this design still appears on gold sovereigns produced today.

The tale of St George vanquishing his foe has an enduring relationship with gold sovereign coins and one that is anchored in over two centuries of tradition. Here, we will be exploring ten of the most significant St George and the Dragon gold coins as mentioned by coin specialist Peter Hutchison.