© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Queen's 95th Birthday
2021 year| Gold (.9167) | 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 | 2021 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 GBP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| 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#246122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right with crown privy mark, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 95 2021 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded (95 reeds)
Note: plain edge Struck on the Day issue exists
Comment
Issued to commemorate HM The Queens's 95th birthday with a special privy mark and a reeded edge with a symbolic 95 reeds. The bullion issue does not feature the privy mark.© Changechecker
This sovereign was issued in a 5-coin set (issue limit 500), in a 4-coin set (issue limit 450), in a 3-coin set (issue limit 750) and individually (issue limit 7,995). Sales figures for this issue are as yet not published.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
A strike on the day celebration Sovereign was also struck on 12 June 2021, to mark HM The Queen’s official birthday.
This edition has a frosted matt finish and a plain edge (issue limit: 1,295).
©The Royal Mint, 2021
Since 2009 the full sovereign has omitted the streamer from the helmet of St George however the other sovereign denominations continue to have the streamer.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Queen's 95th Birthday) 2021 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by artist Joanne Rowling, which depicts the Queen's 95th birthday celebrations at Windsor Castle. The design includes a cameo of the Queen, surrounded by her family and guests, as well as a special inscription commemorating the occasion. This coin is a rare and collectible item, with only a limited number minted, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Queen's 95th Birthday) 2021 coin.
