© Dave Townsley collection
© Dave Townsley collection
1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Decimal anniversary
2021 year| Gold (.9167) | 8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 GGP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#329494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Paired design with Britannia from the predecimal penny and the badge of the Prince of Wales from the decimal two pence
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1971 DECIMALISATION 2021
SOVEREIGN
Designer: Matthew Dent
Interesting fact
The 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Decimal anniversary) 2021 coin from Alderney (Guernsey) made of Gold (.9167) weighing 8 g has a unique feature; it has a special privy mark, a small image of a shield with the number "50" inside, which is located on the reverse side of the coin, to the left of the main image of Queen Elizabeth II. This privy mark is a symbol of the 50th anniversary of decimalization in the UK, which took place in 1971. This coin is one of the few coins that have been issued to commemorate this significant event in British numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1399 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Decimal anniversary) 2021 coin.
