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.

Manufactured by The Royal Mint
22 carat gold / 0.9167 fineness
Contains 0.2354 troy ounces of the precious metal
Exempt from Capital Gains Tax
VAT free
Maximum Mintage: 75,000 coins
Weight: 7.98g
Diameter: 22.05mm
Issued in Royal Mint sleeve

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The 2009 Gold Sovereign Coin

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.

Fourth Coinage Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II

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.

Obverse

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

Reverse

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.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£713.58
Product ID	13216
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	22.05mm
Weight/Size	Full
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.2350
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
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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2009 Sovereign Elizabeth II Gold Bullion Coin - In Sleeve