2017 Gold Proof Quintuple Sovereign NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo — 200th Anniversary
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200 Years of the Modern Sovereign: The 2017 Gold Proof Quintuple Sovereign in NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
In 1817, Benedetto Pistrucci created the St George and the Dragon design that would define the British sovereign for two centuries. To mark the 200th anniversary of that moment, The Royal Mint issued the 2017 proof sovereign family in a strictly limited mintage — the first time the original Pistrucci design, complete with its encircling Garter border, was faithfully reissued as a proof collector coin. The largest and most impressive piece in that family is the Quintuple Sovereign: a 39.94-gram, five-sovereign gold proof coin struck in 22-carat gold to the absolute highest proof standard.
This particular example has been certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo — the highest grade numerically achievable. At PF70, every surface of the coin is considered absolutely perfect under expert examination at 5x magnification: no contact marks, no striking weakness, no imperfections of any kind. The Ultra Cameo designation further confirms exceptional frosted relief against deeply mirrored fields. Verify this coin's grade on NGCcoin.uk →
Technical Specifications
| Year of Issue | 2017 |
| Issuing Mint | The Royal Mint, United Kingdom |
| Denomination | £5 (Five Pounds — Quintuple Sovereign — UK Legal Tender) |
| Metal & Purity | 22-Carat Gold (.9167 Fine — 91.67% Pure) |
| Total Weight | 39.94 Grams (1.1771 Troy Oz Gold) |
| Diameter | 36.02 mm |
| Maximum Mintage | 749 (issued as part of the 2017 five-coin proof sovereign set) |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait, Elizabeth II) |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci — Original 1817 Design with Garter Border |
| NGC Grade | PF70 Ultra Cameo — Numerically Perfect |
| NGC Cert. Number | 8220470-013 — Verify Online ↗ |
Why This Coin
- The 200th Anniversary Design — A Once-in-a-Lifetime Issue: The 2017 reverse is not simply the standard Pistrucci design. It is the original 1817 version, with St George enclosed within the stylised Garter of the Most Noble Order of the Garter — a border detail absent from all subsequent sovereigns and restored here exclusively for the bicentenary. This design was in use for only three years between 1817 and 1820, making its reappearance in 2017 a historically significant numismatic event.
- Mintage of Just 749: The Quintuple Sovereign was issued solely as part of the 2017 five-coin proof sovereign set, with a maximum of 749 sets produced. Each is individually numbered with a certificate of authenticity from The Royal Mint. With a worldwide mintage this small, PF70 examples — representing only the finest-surviving specimens — are exceptionally scarce on the secondary market.
- The Largest Proof Sovereign: At 39.94g and 36.02mm, the Quintuple Sovereign (also referred to as the £5 Sovereign or Five-Pound Gold Sovereign) is the largest denomination in the sovereign family. Its size makes the proof finish and Pistrucci's intricate St George design all the more visually commanding — and achieving PF70 across a 36mm proof surface represents a genuine standard of technical excellence.
- Jody Clark Obverse: The obverse carries the fifth and final definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Jody Clark. This portrait — which also appeared on UK circulation coinage — acquires particular numismatic resonance on a coin of this historical standing.
- CGT & VAT Exempt — Fully Tax-Free for UK Investors: As official UK legal tender (£5 face value), this coin is completely exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and VAT under current UK law. Any appreciation in value is entirely tax-free for UK holders — one of the most significant financial advantages of sovereign-denomination gold.
💷 UK Tax Status
This coin is CGT exempt and VAT free for UK residents. As British legal tender, any gain on sale is not subject to Capital Gains Tax — a significant advantage for investors holding gold sovereigns as part of a long-term portfolio.
"The largest and most historically significant piece in a mintage of just 749 — two centuries of sovereign history, certified flawless."
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