2005 Gold Proof Five Sovereign NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo - Timothy Noad Design
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2005 Gold Proof Five Sovereign – Timothy Noad Design – NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo
The 2005 Five Sovereign — also known as the Quintuple Sovereign or Five Pound Sovereign — carries a one-year-only reverse design commissioned from heraldic artist Timothy Noad. Rather than replacing the traditional subject entirely, Noad reworked Benedetto Pistrucci's classic Saint George and the Dragon into a more dynamic composition: George is shown locked in combat with the dragon, shield raised, in a design that fills more of the coin's surface than Pistrucci's original. It marked a deliberate departure from the design used continuously since 1817, and proved a popular, quickly sold-out issue at the time.
The obverse carries Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with his "IRB" initials below the effigy — the portrait used on British coinage between 1998 and 2015.
Graded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo, this coin sits just below the technical ceiling of PF70, typically showing a virtually flawless strike with only the faintest, often imperceptible, imperfection under magnification — still an excellent grade for a proof issue of this age.
Coin Highlights
- One-year-only reworked Saint George and the Dragon reverse by heraldic artist Timothy Noad
- A rare departure from Pistrucci's design, used continuously on the Sovereign since 1817
- Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley's fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
- The largest denomination in the Sovereign range, five times the weight of a standard Sovereign
- Struck in 22 carat gold to proof finish by The Royal Mint
- Graded NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo
- Encapsulated in a tamper-evident NGC holder for authenticity and protection
Specifications
| Year | 2005 |
| Mint | The Royal Mint, Llantrisant |
| Composition | 22 carat gold (91.67% fine) |
| Total Weight | 39.94 grams |
| Fine Gold Content | 1.1771 troy oz (36.61 grams) |
| Diameter | 36.02 mm |
| Edge | Milled |
| Finish | Proof |
| Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley (fourth portrait) |
| Reverse Designer | Timothy Noad (reworked Saint George and the Dragon) |
| Grading | NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo |
Why This Coin Stands Out
One-year-only Sovereign designs are a recurring collector favourite, and the 2005 Noad reinterpretation stands apart from the more familiar shield-based one-off designs of 1989 and 2002 by staying true to the Saint George theme while still offering something genuinely different. At the largest denomination in the range and in a near-perfect NGC grade, this is a strong piece for anyone building a set of the Sovereign's occasional design departures.
As 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 graded gold Sovereigns to explore more one-off designs and key modern issues.
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