2025 Royal Mint Proof Sovereign with Shield Privy .999 Silver Coin with OGP & COA

Product Description: Introducing the 2025 Royal Mint Proof Sovereign, a groundbreaking release that marks the first time the historic gold coin is offered in .999 fine silver. This limited-edition coin combines over 500 years of numismatic history with modern minting excellence, featuring a special shield privy mark and original government packaging (OGP) along with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA). With only 15,000 pieces minted, this coin is a premium collectible that blends rich heritage with rare numismatic value.

Coin Highlights:

• Material: Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
• Quality: Proof condition, showcasing the highest minting standard with stunning frosted details and mirrored backgrounds.
• Packaging: Each coin is presented in original government packaging and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
• Limited Mintage: Restricted to only 15,000 coins worldwide, enhancing its collectibility and potential appreciation.
• Obverse: Displays an effigy of King Charles III by Martin Jennings, surrounded by the inscriptions "CHARLES III," "D.G. REX F.D.," and the coin's denomination, reflecting its legal tender status.
• Reverse: Features Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic Saint George and the Dragon design, symbolizing courage and victory over evil. The design includes the legendary scene of Saint George on horseback battling the dragon, with Pistrucci's initials inscribed for authenticity.
• Privy Mark: Includes a special shield privy mark commemorating the 200th anniversary of Jean Baptiste Merlen's Hanoverian Royal Arms, enhancing its historical significance and collectibility.

Design and Historical Significance: The 2025 Silver Sovereign Proof coin pays homage to the rich history of the Royal Mint’s Sovereign, first introduced in 1489 under King Henry VII. The Sovereign became renowned globally in 1817 as the gold standard in coinage, emblematic of Britain's imperial and economic might. The reintroduction of Benedetto Pistrucci’s Saint George and the Dragon design on the reverse of the coin in 1817 made it a symbol of British tradition and numismatic artistry.

The obverse of the coin, graced by the portrait of King Charles III, underscores the continuity of the British monarchy and its evolving legacy. The reverse, a testament to art and culture, remains one of the most beloved and enduring designs in the world of numismatics.

Collectibility and Investment Appeal: This silver proof version of the Sovereign is not just a coin but a piece of history crafted with modern numismatic technology. Its limited mintage and the inclusion of a shield privy mark linked to an iconic Sovereign design from 1825 make it highly desirable for collectors, especially those outside the UK due to its restricted international availability.

Why Purchase This Coin? Owning the 2025 Royal Mint Proof Sovereign is more than an investment in silver; it’s an investment in a legacy. This coin offers collectors and investors the unique opportunity to possess a piece of British numismatic history, beautifully rendered in fine silver and enhanced with a privy mark that celebrates more than half a millennium of minting excellence. It’s an ideal acquisition for those who value heritage, artistic achievement, and the prestige of one of the world’s oldest and most famous mints.