Royal Mint
2012 Gold Proof Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Sovereign PF70 Ultra Cameo
2012 Gold Proof Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Sovereign PF70 Ultra Cameo
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The 2012 Gold Proof Sovereign is a standout issue struck to honour the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. This one-year-only commemorative features a unique crowned shield reverse, replacing the traditional St George and the Dragon for the first time in a regular sovereign issue since 2005. Designed by Timothy Noad, the reverse celebrates the royal heritage with an updated interpretation of the Royal Arms.
This particular example has been graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC, confirming it is a flawless specimen with deep cameo contrast and perfect mirror finish.
Struck in 22 carat gold and issued by The Royal Mint in limited numbers, the 2012 Sovereign remains one of the most desirable modern proof sovereigns of the reign.
Coin Highlights
• Year: 2012
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Denomination: Full Sovereign
• Grade: NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
• Metal: 22 Carat Gold (916.7 fineness)
• Weight: 7.98g
• Diameter: 22.05mm
• Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms shield by Timothy Noad
• Finish: Proof with Ultra Cameo contrast
• Mintage: Limited edition issue
• Graded Slab: Sealed NGC holder with certification number
Condition
Graded PF70 Ultra Cameo – pristine quality, flawless under magnification with exceptional mirror-frost contrast.
Why Buy This Coin?
• Celebrates the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – 60 years on the throne
• Features a one-off Royal Arms design used only in 2012
• Graded PF70 UC – the highest grade awarded by NGC
• A modern classic sought after by both collectors and investors
• CGT-exempt for UK investors
• Limited availability in perfect condition
Explore more: Browse our full range of graded gold sovereigns
About the portrait
Queen Elizabeth II – Ian Rank-Broadley portrait (1998–2015 on sovereigns)
Overview
Ian Rank-Broadley’s fourth portrait features a more mature, realistic effigy with a revised bust and a bolder portrait scale.
Years of use
• UK coinage. 1998 onward until superseded in 2015 on circulating coinage.
• Sovereigns. 1998 to 2015.
Designer initials
• IRB behind the neck on the truncation.
Relevance to sovereign collectors
• Covers many sought-after modern special reverses and sets.
• Key sovereign highlights include the shield reverse of 2002 and the 2012 Diamond Jubilee reverse.
Notable notes
• The 2014 Unfrosted Obverse Die proof sovereign variety is a recognised mint preparation error where the obverse frosting was omitted, leaving a mirror-polished obverse against mirrored fields.
• Consistent proof quality from the Royal Mint; cameo depth varies by strike and storage.
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