2021 Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday "Strike on the Day" Gold Sovereign – NGC MS70 Matte
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The "Official Birthday" Masterpiece: 12th June 2021 Strike on the Day.
To mark the Official 95th Birthday of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Royal Mint released this highly specialized "Strike on the Day" Sovereign. Struck on 12th June 2021, this coin is distinct from the standard annual issue, featuring a combination of numismatic elements rarely seen on a single Sovereign: a unique 95 Crown Privy mark and a prestigious plain edge.
Technical Specifications
| Strike Date | 12th June 2021 (Official Birthday) |
| Special Feature | Exclusive "95" Crown Privy Mark |
| Edge Detail | Plain Edge (Non-Milled) |
| Finish | Matte Uncirculated |
| Metal | 22-carat Gold (.916 Fine) |
| Limited Edition Mintage | 1,295 |
| NGC Grade | MS70 Matte |
| Population (Pop) | Top Pop - Only 26 in Grade |
Numismatic Significance
- The Plain Edge Rarity: Most modern Sovereigns feature a milled edge. The use of a smooth, plain edge is a tradition reserved for the most exclusive Royal Mint strike-on-the-day issues and trial pieces, significantly increasing its appeal to "edge-variety" specialists.
- The "95" Crown Privy: Positioned to the left of the date, this celebratory crown privy mark was available only on the Sovereigns of 2021, marking the historic milestone of the first British Monarch to reach the age of 95.
- The MS70 Perfection: Matte finishes are notoriously susceptible to minor surface marks during the minting process. Achieving a perfect 70 grade is a rarity in itself; with only 26 examples globally reaching this "Top Pop" status, this coin represents the pinnacle of the issue.
- Jody Clark Obverse: Features the definitive fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, paired with the timeless Benedetto Pistrucci reverse.
"With a plain edge and a matte finish, this SOTD Sovereign feels more like a piece of sculpture than a coin. In MS70, it is a flawless artifact of the 12th June celebrations."
A flagship Top Pop rarity for the serious Sovereign collector. Available now at Sovara Coins.
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2021 G.Britain Struck on the Day 12th June 2021 - 95 Privy 1SOV
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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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