These 2009 Gold Sovereign Elizabeth II Bullion Coin - In Sleeve feature the fourth portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, and the iconic St George and the dragon design on the reverse.
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The 2009 gold sovereign coin is British legal tender and is Capital Gains Tax exempt which makes this bullion coin popular with investors. At Chards we stock almost all Queen Elizabeth II sovereigns past and present.
Taking inspiration from celebrated engravers of the past such as Benedetto Pistrucci, Ian Rank-Broadley wanted the portrait to occupy more of the coin's obverse field, consequently giving the regal depiction the impression of increased definition and a bold quality.
Whilst the design took cues from historical artists there was an immediate contrast with the portrait's predecessor, with Ian taking a far more "realistic" approach to his envisionment of the royal figure saying that there was "no need to disguise the matureness of the Queen's years. There is no need to flatter her. She is a 70-year-old woman with poise and bearing."
A detail that is consistent with those before is the lack of a crown on the Queen’s head, whilst this may cause initial confusion for those unable to distinguish between royal heirlooms, Elizabeth II is in fact adorning the "Girls of Great Britain Tiara" gifted to her majesty as a wedding present Queen Mary.
The obverse showcases the 4th portrait of Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, and it carries the following inscription:
ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA REGINA · FID · DEF
The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic depiction of St. George slaying the dragon. This has appeared (with a few exceptions) on the reverse of modern sovereign coins since 1817.
2009 B.P.
Metal | Gold |
Diameter | 22.05mm |
Weight / Size | Full |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0.235 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
Mintage Figure | 75,000 |
Date | 2009 |
Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
Country | United Kingdom |
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Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
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If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.
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