2005 Gold Proof Sovereign PF70 Ultra Cameo - Timothy Noad Design
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The 2005 Gold Proof Sovereign is one of the most sought-after special reverse issues in the entire modern sovereign series. Struck by The Royal Mint to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, it is the only sovereign to carry Timothy Noad's distinctive reinterpretation of the St George and the Dragon — a design that departs entirely from Pistrucci's standard reverse and has never been repeated.
Standard proof sovereigns follow the annual Pistrucci formula. The 2005 issue breaks that pattern. Timothy Noad — one of the Royal Mint's most celebrated engravers — reimagined the classic scene with a more classical, static composition: St George astride his horse, triumphant over the vanquished dragon. The design carries the visual weight of a commemorative medal, and its one-year-only status makes it a key date in the modern proof sovereign series.
Collectors building a complete run of modern proof sovereigns cannot complete it without this coin. Its combination of special reverse, anniversary significance, and limited annual mintage has made it a consistent performer in the secondary market.
The NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo Grade
This specimen has been independently certified by NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) as PF70 Ultra Cameo — the highest grade a proof coin can receive. Under 5x magnification, no post-production imperfections are visible. The “Ultra Cameo” designation confirms exceptional contrast between the deeply frosted relief of Noad's design and the mirror-polished fields.
A raw (ungraded) 2005 Noad sovereign is a fine coin. A PF70 example is a different proposition entirely: slabbed, population-registered, and eligible for NGC Registry Set inclusion.
Investment & Tax Status
All British gold sovereigns are CGT (Capital Gains Tax) exempt for UK residents, as legal tender coins. There is no VAT on investment gold. This coin therefore represents one of the most tax-efficient ways to hold a premium numismatic asset in the UK.
Specifications
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Year | 2005 |
| Denomination | Full Sovereign (£1) |
| Reverse Designer | Timothy Noad |
| Obverse Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley (IRB) |
| Grading Service | NGC |
| Grade | PF70 Ultra Cameo |
| Metal | 22 Carat Gold |
| Gold Purity | 916.7‰ |
| Weight | 7.98g |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Finish | Proof |
| Edge | Milled |
| Issued By | The Royal Mint |
| Tax Status | VAT-Free & CGT Exempt |
| Special Note | One-year-only Trafalgar bicentenary reverse — never repeated |
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the 2005 sovereign special?
The 2005 proof sovereign is the only full sovereign to feature Timothy Noad's Trafalgar bicentenary reverse design. Unlike the standard Pistrucci St George used most years, this design was created exclusively for 2005 and has never appeared on any other sovereign. It is a one-year-only type coin.
Is this coin CGT exempt?
Yes. All British gold sovereigns are CGT exempt for UK residents as they are legal tender currency. No VAT applies to investment gold.
What does PF70 Ultra Cameo mean?
PF70 (Proof 70) is the highest grade NGC can award a proof coin — no post-production flaws visible under 5x magnification. Ultra Cameo confirms exceptional frosted-versus-mirror contrast on the coin's surfaces.
Can I verify the coin's grade?
Yes — every NGC-graded coin has a unique certification number. The NGC cert link below takes you directly to the registry entry for this specific coin.
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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.
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