1991 Elizabeth II Gold Proof Quintuple Sovereign (5 Sovereign) NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
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Numismatic Perfection: The 1991 Gold Proof Quintuple Sovereign (£5).
The 1991 Gold Proof Quintuple Sovereign (traditionally known as the Five Sovereign or Gold Five Pound piece) is a magnificent centrepiece for premium modern gold collections. Strikingly scarcer than standard annual distributions, this historic issue was limited to an individual standalone presentation mintage of just 2,500 coins by The Royal Mint. It has been awarded the absolute peak grade of PF70 Ultra Cameo by the NGC, exhibiting flawless, deeply frosted devices set in high contrast against pristine, mirror-like fields. Surviving early-1990s proof strikes in this definitive "Top Pop" condition are exceptionally rare due to contemporary handling limitations, making this an elite acquisition for serious registry set collectors.
Technical Specifications
| Year of Issue | 1991 |
| Denomination | Quintuple Sovereign (Five Pound / £5) |
| Metal | 22-carat Gold (.916 Fine) |
| Pure Gold Content | 36.61 Grams (1.177 Troy Ounces) |
| Diameter | 36.02 mm |
| NGC Grade | PF70 Ultra Cameo (Top Pop Perfection) |
| Reverse Design | Classic St. George & The Dragon (Benedetto Pistrucci) |
Collector’s Rarity Profile
- Strategic Keyword Value: Optimized explicitly for high-intent search tracking, this 1991 quintuple sovereign represents the highest-scale denomination in the traditional gold sovereign hierarchy, carrying massive canvas detail for Pistrucci's iconic engraving.
- Elite Minting Era: Features Raphael Maklouf’s elegant third official coinage portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, showing magnificent original mint lustre.
- Premier UK Tax Status: Operating as official British legal tender, this investment-grade coin is 100% VAT-free and completely exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for UK residents.
"A flawless, maximum-scale presentation of Royal Mint history, preserved in absolute museum-grade perfection."
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Yes. Every NGC-certified coin has a unique certification number visible on the slab label. You can verify the grade, coin details and population data at NGCcoin.uk using the cert number shown.
The NGC census records how many examples of each coin have been graded at each level. A Top Pop coin means no other example has achieved a higher grade — making it the finest certified specimen in existence for that issue.
Yes. If you have existing graded sovereigns you'd like to trade towards a purchase, contact us for a bespoke cost-to-change valuation.