1996 Elizabeth II Gold Proof Double Sovereign NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
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An Ultra-Rare Top Pop Survivor: The 1996 Gold Proof Double Sovereign (£2).
The 1991 to 1997 era represents one of the lowest-mintage chapters in modern Royal Mint proof history, making this 1996 Gold Proof Double Sovereign (traditionally designated as the Two Pound piece) a fierce target for high-tier numismatic collectors. Boasting a remarkably low total mintage of only 1,610 coins, this issue was predominantly locked away within premium multi-coin sets, meaning loose, problem-free survivors are exceedingly scarce. This specific piece has been awarded the supreme grade of PF70 Ultra Cameo by the NGC. With an elite global census of only 34 coins in this absolute top population tier, it stands as a flawless, museum-grade rarity possessing intense, frost-to-field cameo contrast and immaculate original mint lustre.
Technical Specifications
| Year of Issue | 1996 |
| Denomination | Double Sovereign (Two Pound / £2) |
| Metal | 22-carat Gold (.916 Fine) |
| Pure Gold Content | 14.64 Grams (0.4708 Troy Ounces) |
| Diameter | 28.40 mm |
| NGC Grade | PF70 Ultra Cameo (Top Pop - 1 of 34) |
| Reverse Design | Classic St. George & The Dragon (Benedetto Pistrucci) |
1-of-34 Registry Investment Credentials
- Severe Mid-90s Mintage Constriction: Unlike modern annual sets where mintages track into tens of thousands, mid-1990s proofs are drastically scarcer, offering superior long-term numismatic capital growth potential.
- The Definitive Maklouf Portrait: Features Raphael Maklouf’s elegant third official coinage portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, rendered in a striking, deep frost cameo texture.
- Premier UK Tax Status: Backed by royal decree as official British legal tender, this fractional proof asset is 100% VAT-free and entirely exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for UK residents.
"An extraordinarily elusive modern-era masterpiece, presenting a certified 1-of-34 flawless population gateway for elite collections."
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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.