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THE SOVEREIGN 2026 GOLD PROOF COIN 500TH ANNIVERSARY - GRADED PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO (A TOP POP ) NGC Graded PF 70 Ultra Cameo (Highest Possible Grade) by NGC Limited Edition: Only 3,000 Coins Worldwide Marks a stunning return to the traditional yellow gold in which The Sovereign was struck for centuries The reverse of the coin features Benedetto Pistrucci’s portrayal of St George and the dragon The inclusion of Pistrucci’s design is especially significant as 2026 marks 500 years since the patron saint first appeared on English coins Struck in 22 carat gold to Proof standard 2026 marks 500 years of the use of 22 carat gold, the alloy introduced in 1526 in which The Sovereign is still struck Accompanied by a booklet that explores the introduction of 22 carat gold Gold Proof - Proof coins are amongst the finest commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint. Made with the highest care and consideration, our Gold Proof coins feature a sharpness of detail like no other. The dies used to strike Proof coins are hand-finished to ensure that all imperfections are removed. Blanks are fed into the coin press by hand before being struck up to six times, at a lower speed and with less pressure than other finishes, to preserve the finer details of the design. Specification - Grade: PF 70 UC by NGC Denomination: Sovereign Maximum Coin Mintage: 4836 Alloy: 916.67 Gold Weight: 7.99 g Diameter: 22.05mm Reverse Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci Obverse Designer: Martin Jennings Quality: Proof Pure Metal Type: Gold Edge: Milled