{"product_id":"1996-elizabeth-ii-gold-proof-double-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","title":"1996 Elizabeth II Gold Proof Double Sovereign NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #b8935a; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eAn Ultra-Rare Top Pop Survivor: The 1996 Gold Proof Double Sovereign (£2).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eonly 34 coins in this absolute top population\u003c\/strong\u003e tier, it stands as a flawless, museum-grade rarity possessing intense, frost-to-field cameo contrast and immaculate original mint lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b8935a; padding-bottom: 5px; color: #111;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eYear of Issue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDenomination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eDouble Sovereign (Two Pound \/ £2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e22-carat Gold (.916 Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePure Gold Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e14.64 Grams (0.4708 Troy Ounces)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e28.40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #f0f7ff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #004085;\"\u003eNGC Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #004085;\"\u003ePF70 Ultra Cameo (Top Pop - 1 of 34)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #fff9e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #856404;\"\u003eReverse Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #856404;\"\u003eClassic St. George \u0026amp; The Dragon (Benedetto Pistrucci)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b8935a; padding-bottom: 5px; color: #111;\"\u003e1-of-34 Registry Investment Credentials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSevere Mid-90s Mintage Constriction:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Definitive Maklouf Portrait:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremier UK Tax Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Backed by royal decree as official British legal tender, this fractional proof asset is 100% \u003cstrong\u003eVAT-free\u003c\/strong\u003e and entirely \u003cstrong\u003eexempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT)\u003c\/strong\u003e for UK residents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 5px solid #b8935a; padding: 20px; margin-top: 30px; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\"An extraordinarily elusive modern-era masterpiece, presenting a certified 1-of-34 flawless population gateway for elite collections.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: View our full range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\" title=\"buy NGC graded sovereigns in the UK\"\u003egraded sovereigns and gold coins\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/8467116-007\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e1996 G.BRITAIN 2SOV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59740725608782,"sku":"1996-gold-proof-double-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","price":2290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/1996-double-sovereign-gold-proof-two-pound-ngc-pf70.webp?v=1779713866","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/1996-elizabeth-ii-gold-proof-double-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}