At centre, in the shape of a cross, a vertical inscription WAR shares the middle letter A of the horizontal inscription PEACE.

Around the outer rim of the coin, the inscription THE END OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR. Around below, the anniversary dates 1945 · 2020are separated from the other inscription by the designer’s initials, CD (for Christian Davies) on the left and MD (for Matthew Dent) on the right.

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Mintage: 750

The reverse depicts an illustration of the legend of St George as the slayer of the dragon, in its original 1817 interpretation.

St George is on horseback, advancing to right, wearing a helmet and chlamys (cape, or cloak) fastened in front by a fibula, and holding a broken lance. His left hand clutches the rein of the horse’s bridle, and he does not wear armour, other than on his lower legs and feet, with his toes bare. The saint’s horse appears to be half attacking, half shrinking from the dragon, which lies wounded by George’s spear and in the throes of death. The point of the lance is broken off in the dragon’s side.

In relief in the left part of the ground line, the artist’s initials B.P. (for Benedetto Pistrucci).

Surrounding the image, a Garter circlet inscribed with the Order of the Garter’s motto, HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE · (from old French: Shame on he who thinks evil).

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Issued: 1113

Originally only available in the five coin sets.

39.94 grams of 22 carat Gold.

Within a beaded border, the reverse of the coin displays a dynamic interpretation of the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom. In its standard variant used outside of Scotland, the shield is quartered, depicting in the first and fourth quarters the three passant guardant lions of England; in the second, the rampant lion and double tressure flory-counterflory of Scotland; 

and in the third, a harp for Ireland. The crest is a statant guardant lion wearing St Edward’s Crown, himself on another representation of that crown standing on a knight’s helmet.

The dexter (right) supporter is a likewise crowned English lion; the sinister(left), a Scottish unicorn. In the ground below, a thistle, Tudor rose and shamrock are depicted, representing Scotland, England and Ireland respectively.

The motto of English monarchs, DIEU ET MON DROIT (God and my Right), which has descended to the present royal family, is in a ribbon below, while a Garter circlet which surrounds the shield is inscribed with the Order of the Garter’s motto, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (from old French: Shame on he who thinks evil).

The designer’s initials J.C (for Jody Clark) are in the right field.

On the ribbon below which has the motto, the date of issue 2022.

The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.

Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist’s initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).

Around, the monarch’s legend: CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·. Translated from Latin: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

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Issued: 181. Mintage limit: 325

The reverse of the coin depicts the crown of Mary of Modena, part of the Crown Jewels kept at the Tower of London; in the background, a plan of the walls of the Tower which is split over the four coins in the collection unifying their designs.

Below left, the mint mark of the Tower Mint features on an official UK coin for the first time – as a privy mark; the Royal Mint was housed inside the Tower itself, or on Tower Hill (just opposite the Tower) between 1279 and 1968.

Around below right, the inscription TOWER OF LONDON. Below left, the designer’s initials GD (for Glyn Davies).

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Maximum Mintage: 60

Complete with the original box and certificate. (Certificate number 2)

The reverse of the coin depicts Liberty’s flagship store in London, with a flower in the foreground on the left.

Around above left, the inscription LIBERTY. (with a full-stop, as on the original sign on above the company’s door); on two lines above right, 150 YEARS.

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39.94 grams x 22 carat Gold.

To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first hammered gold sovereign coin issued by King Henry VII in 1489, the designs chosen for both sides of the 1989 gold coins reflect the designs originally used five centuries earlier. Very few coins or currencies can boast such lengthy service.

Those first gold sovereigns were the first pound coin, as they were issued with a value of one pound sterling. They were called a sovereign as they featured the “sovereign” (monarch) on the obverse. The coins represented the majestic power, wealth and prestige of Britain and were intended to be used as a symbol of Britain’s importance, to impress the rest of Europe.

The obverse is reminiscent of the King Henry VII engraving of the sovereign on his throne. It features a majestic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II seated facing on a throne. The reverse bears a crowned shield within a Tudor double rose. The similar original sovereign designs continued in use through to Queen Elizabeth I over a century after their introduction. Some gold coins of King James I also used a similar obverse up until 1619.

The obverse shows Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, seated enthroned in King Edward’s Chair as at her coronation, facing forward, just having received the Sceptre with the Cross and the Rod with the Dove.

Around, in Medieval script, the monarch’s legend ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF ·; translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith. The dividers between the letters are trefoils.

The entire design, including the style of the lettering, is inspired by the original 1489 sovereigns.

At centre, the reverse design of the coin displays the crowned Royal Shield of Arms of the United Kingdom, over a double Tudor rose and surrounded by a beaded circle.

The standard variant of the Coat of Arms (as used outside of Scotland) has the shield quartered, depicting in the first and fourth quarters the three passant guardant lions of England; in the second, the rampant lion and double tressure flory-counterflory of Scotland; and in the third, a harp for Ireland. The crest is crowned with St Edward’s Crown (the lion standing on it on the full version is not present on this coin).

Around, the inscription ANNIVERSARY · OF · THE · GOLD · SOVEREIGN · 1489 · 1989. As on the obverse, the design and the lettering are in a style similar to that on the very first gold sovereign issues. The dividers between the letters are trefoils.

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39.94 grams x 22 Carat Gold.

Mintage: 2750

The reverse shows the portrait of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother wearing a diamond tiara and pearl earrings, facing left. The portrait is flanked on both sides by a group of celebrating people waving flags.

Around, the inscription reads QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER; inside that, around left are the anniversary dates 1900-2000 and around right the value and denomination FIVE POUNDS.

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Variety: Proof

Mintage: 407

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the “Fifth Portrait”).

In small letters below the head, the artist’s initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch’s legend: ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA REGINA · FID · DEF. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

The reverse depicts, within a beaded border, an illustration of the legend of St George as the slayer of the dragon.

St George is on horseback, advancing to right, wearing a helmet and chlamys (cape, or cloak) fastened in front by a fibula, and holding a sword. His left hand clutches the rein of the horse’s bridle, and he does not wear armour, other than on his lower legs and feet, with his toes bare. The saint’s horse appears to be half attacking, half shrinking from the dragon, which lies wounded by George’s spear and in the throes of death. The point of a spear is broken off in the dragon’s side; the shaft lays on the ground behind the horse.

In exergue, the date: 2015.

Below the exergue line at right are the artist’s initials B.P. (for Benedetto Pistrucci).

The figure is based on the original design of 1820 with St George’s plumed helmet without its streamer.

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Mintage: 956

The obverse of the coins shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the “Fourth Portrait”). The Queen wears the “Girls of Great Britain and Ireland” diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty’s grandmother) in 1947 – which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

The reverse shows St George as the slayer of the dragon; in Medieval knight’s armour and on horseback, he is shown driving the point of his lance into the head of a menacing dragon.

The date 2012 is around left.

The artist’s initials PJD (for Paul Day) are in the right field, below the horse’s hoof.

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Issued: 347

39.94 grams of 22 carat Gold.

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the “Fifth Portrait”).

In small letters below the head, the artist’s initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch’s legend: ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

The reverse depicts, within a beaded border, an illustration of the legend of St George as the slayer of the dragon.

St George is on horseback, advancing to right, wearing a helmet and chlamys (cape, or cloak) fastened in front by a fibula, and holding a sword. His left hand clutches the rein of the horse’s bridle, and he does not wear armour, other than on his lower legs and feet, with his toes bare. 

The saint’s horse appears to be half attacking, half shrinking from the dragon, which lies wounded by George’s spear and in the throes of death. The point of a spear is broken off in the dragon’s side; the shaft lays on the ground behind the horse.

In exergue, the date: 2021.

In the left field of the exergue, the designer’s surname PISTRUCCI. (for Benedetto Pistrucci).

In the right field of the exergue, a privy mark in the form of a small crown, in which the number 95 is inscribed, to celebrate the 95th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

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