{"product_id":"2001-gold-proof-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","title":"2001 Gold Proof Sovereign | NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2001 Sovereign carries Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, in use on UK coinage between 1998 and 2015. Rank-Broadley deliberately aimed for a more realistic, mature depiction of the Queen than her earlier portraits, wanting to \"maximise its impact on smaller coins\" by making the effigy as large as the coin's surface would allow. She is shown facing right, wearing Queen Mary's Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, with the artist's initials \"IRB\" below the truncation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse carries Benedetto Pistrucci's enduring Saint George and the Dragon, first used on the modern Sovereign in 1817 and still regarded as one of the most recognisable coin designs in the world. The sculptor's \"B.P.\" initials appear to the right of the exergue, with the date below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded \u003cstrong\u003eNGC PF70 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/strong\u003e — the maximum attainable grade, reflecting a flawless strike with no imperfections under magnification and strong cameo contrast between the frosted devices and mirrored fields. Only 72 examples of this coin have ever been certified at this top grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIan Rank-Broadley's fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Benedetto Pistrucci's classic Saint George and the Dragon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStruck in 22 carat gold to proof finish by The Royal Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo — with only 72 examples graded at this level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncapsulated in a tamper-evident NGC holder for authenticity and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe Royal Mint, Llantrisant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComposition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22 carat gold (91.67% fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.98 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.05 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eObverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIan Rank-Broadley (fourth portrait)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse Designer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBenedetto Pistrucci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProof Mintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReported between 8,915 and 10,806 depending on source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNGC PF70 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePopulation at Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72 (NGC, correct at time of listing)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2001 Sovereign combines a classic, universally recognised design with genuine grading rarity — only 72 examples have ever achieved a perfect PF70 Ultra Cameo certification, regardless of which mintage figure you use as a baseline. A strong choice for collectors building a Rank-Broadley portrait-era set or seeking a top-graded proof Sovereign at a relatively accessible entry point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs UK legal tender gold, this coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and free from VAT under current investment gold rules. Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\"\u003egraded gold Sovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e to find more pieces across every era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/6135553-005\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e2001 G.BRITAIN 1SOV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60724493386062,"sku":"2001-gold-proof-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","price":1060.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/2001-gold-proof-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo.webp?v=1788945874","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/2001-gold-proof-sovereign-ngc-pf70-ultra-cameo","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}