© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Brexit
2020 year| Gold (.9167) (Matt) | 7.98 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 GBP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (Matt) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#326009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right with privy mark, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2020 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Plain
Comment
Three Strike on the Day issues were released in 2020. This being the first to commemorate Britains Exit from the European Union on 31st January, this strike was in Matt Brilliant Uncirculated quality with a plain edge and crowned portcullis as a privy mark (issue limit 1,500). The second was to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE Day, while the third was the 75th Anniversary of VJ day, both are listed separately as they featured different privy marks.© The Royal Mint, 2020
Other gold sovereign issues for 2020 included standard bullion strikes with no privy mark, a Delhi, India bullion strike with an 'I' privy mark and a proof strike featuring a George III 'GR' privy mark (see links below).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Brexit) 2020 coin is that it features a special Brexit-themed design on its reverse side, which includes the inscription "Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations" in addition to the traditional depiction of St. George and the dragon. This design was created to commemorate the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union and reflects the country's desire to maintain positive relationships with other nations around the world.
