2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Gold Sovereign Coin | Royal Mint CGT-Free Gold

Coin Specifications

• Year: 2022
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Series: Platinum Jubilee Sovereign
• Mint: The Royal Mint
• Obverse: Jody Clark (Fifth Definitive Portrait)
• Reverse: Timothy Noad (Platinum Jubilee Royal Arms Design)
• Metal: 22 Carat Gold (.9167 Fine)
• Weight: 7.98g total | 7.32g pure gold (0.2354 troy oz)
• Diameter: 22.05mm | Thickness: 1.52mm | Edge: Milled
• Face Value: £1 (Legal Tender)
• CGT Status: Exempt for UK Residents — see our CGT-free gold guide
• VAT Status: VAT Free Investment Gold
• Authentication: Guaranteed by The Royal Mint

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The 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Gold Sovereign is one of the most historically significant modern Sovereigns ever struck by The Royal Mint. Issued to commemorate Her Late Majesty's unprecedented 70 years on the throne, this exceptional coin combines over five centuries of Sovereign heritage with one of the most important royal milestones of the modern era.

What makes this issue particularly special is its unique reverse design by heraldic artist Timothy Noad — a detailed Royal Arms within a decorative shield, marked "1952–2022". Special reverses on Sovereigns are rare, reserved only for major royal milestones. Following Her Majesty's passing in September 2022, this became one of the final major commemorative Sovereigns of her reign, making it a key transitional coin for collectors. Read: The History of Gold as Money and Best Gold Coins for UK Investors.

Why Invest in the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Sovereign?

• Unique reverse design — Royal Arms by Timothy Noad, not the standard St George
• Historic significance — one of the final major commemorative QE II Sovereigns
• CGT-exempt for UK residents — read our CGT-free gold guide
• VAT-free investment gold
• Strong dual demand from investors and collectors
• Royal Mint guaranteed authenticity
• Worldwide recognition and liquidity

Not sure whether coins or bars suit you? Read: Gold Coins vs Gold Bars and Britannia vs Sovereign: Which Is Best? See also: New vs Pre-Owned Bullion and Gold Purity Guide.

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