1 Sovereign - Charles III 2023-2024 front 1 Sovereign - Charles III 2023-2024 back
1 Sovereign - Charles III 2023-2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

1 Sovereign - Charles III

 
Gold (.9167) 7.98 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2023-2024
Value
1 Sovereign 1 GBP = USD 1.31
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
7.98 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#384653
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

St. George slaying the dragon right, date and designer's initials in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2024 B P

Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Note: varieties exist

Comment

The 2023 strike was only available as a Brilliant Uncirculated Strike on The Day edition on 14th November 2023 to commemorate Kings Charles's 75th Birthday and featured a frosted obverse and reverse as well as a plain edge. Issue limit: 860.

© The Royal Mint, 2023

The 2024 proof strike was issued individually (issue limit: 7,500), in the 3-coin (set limit: 650), 4-coin (set limit: 350) and 5-coin (set limit: 450) sets. Issue limit: 9,260.

The 2024 bullion strike was issued in capsules and in blister packs.



© The Royal Mint, 2024

 

There was a Brilliant Uncirculated Strike on The Day edition on 6th June 2024 to commemorate the D-Day landings and featured a frosted obverse and reverse as well as a plain edge and a special privy mark. Issue limit: 1,010.

© The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Charles III 2023-2024 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a portrait of King Charles III, who ascended to the throne in 2023 following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is one of the first coins to bear his image, making it a significant collector's item for numismatists and royal family enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2024  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - Charles III 2023-2024 coin.