{"product_id":"2018-gold-proof-quintuple-sovereign-pf70-ultra-cameo-sapphire-anniversary-privy","title":"2018 Gold Proof Quintuple Sovereign PF70 Ultra Cameo Sapphire Anniversary Privy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2018 Gold Proof Quintuple Sovereign – Sapphire Anniversary Privy Mark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2018 Gold Proof Quintuple Sovereign — the largest coin in The Royal Mint's Sovereign family — carries a special crown-and-\"65\" privy mark, struck to mark the Sapphire Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation: 65 years since she was crowned at Westminster Abbey on 2 June 1953. The privy mark sits to the left of the date on the reverse, with Benedetto Pistrucci's \"B.P.\" initials positioned to the right of his iconic Saint George and the Dragon design.\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 34 examples have been certified at this grade, making it an exceptionally difficult privy mark Quintuple Sovereign to find in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe largest denomination in The Royal Mint's Sovereign range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial crown and \"65\" privy mark commemorating the Sapphire Anniversary of the Coronation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse: Benedetto Pistrucci's Saint George and the Dragon, with \"B.P.\" initials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObverse: Jody Clark's fifth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II\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 — the highest possible grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly 34 examples graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC\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\u003e2018\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\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39.94 grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine Gold Content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1771 troy oz (36.61 grams)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36.02 mm\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\u003eJody Clark (fifth 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\u003ePrivy Mark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrown and \"65\", Sapphire Anniversary of the Coronation\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\u003e34 (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 Quintuple Sovereign is the flagship coin of the Sovereign series, and a privy-marked, top-graded example is rare on both counts at once. At 39.94 grams of 22 carat gold, it carries substantial intrinsic weight alongside the added rarity of the Sapphire Anniversary privy mark and a technically perfect PF70 Ultra Cameo certification. For collectors seeking a centrepiece Sovereign-family coin, or completing a Sapphire Anniversary set, this is a standout piece.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/8220472-010\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2018 G.Britain Sapphire Anniv. 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