{"product_id":"2022-britannia-2oz-gold-proof-coin-pf70-ultra-cameo","title":"2022 Elizabeth II 2oz Gold Proof Britannia NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo (Dan Thorne Design)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.7; color: #2a2a2a; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- HERO INTRO --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: #b8935a; margin-bottom: 6px; letter-spacing: 0.02em;\"\u003eA Modern Numismatic Masterwork: The 2022 2oz Gold Proof Britannia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe 2022 Royal Mint 2oz Gold Proof Britannia is among the rarest and most technically demanding gold proof coins of the modern era. Struck in 62.42 grams of .9999 fine 24-carat gold and featuring Dan Thorne's celebrated debut Britannia reverse design, this coin pushes the boundaries of precision minting. Its massive 40mm diameter makes achieving flawless surfaces exponentially harder than on a standard sovereign — and yet this specific example has been certified \u003cstrong\u003ePF70 Ultra Cameo\u003c\/strong\u003e by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC): the highest grade numerically possible, awarded only when every facet of the coin's surface is considered absolutely perfect under expert examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis coin carries \u003cstrong\u003eNGC certification number 6944052-001\u003c\/strong\u003e and holds confirmed \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pop status\u003c\/strong\u003e — meaning no other example of this issue has been graded higher by NGC. With a maximum standalone mintage of just \u003cstrong\u003e150 pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e worldwide, and only a fraction having been submitted for professional grading, the number of PF70 Ultra Cameo examples in existence is extraordinarily small. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/6944052-001\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8935a;\"\u003eVerify this coin's grade on NGCcoin.uk →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- SPECS TABLE --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b8935a; padding-bottom: 6px; color: #111; margin-top: 36px; font-size: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 16px 0 28px; background-color: #fff; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%; color: #555;\"\u003eYear of Issue\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eIssuing Mint\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003eThe Royal Mint, United Kingdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eDenomination\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e£200 (Two Hundred Pounds — UK Legal Tender)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eMetal \u0026amp; Purity\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e24-Carat Gold — .9999 Fine (99.99% Pure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e62.42 Grams (2.00 Troy Oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #fafafa;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e40.00 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eMaximum Mintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e150 (standalone individual presentation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #eef4ff;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #003d99;\"\u003eNGC Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #003d99;\"\u003ePF70 Ultra Cameo — Numerically Perfect\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #fffbf0;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #7a5c00;\"\u003eReverse Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #7a5c00;\"\u003eContemporary Britannia by Dan Thorne (Debut Design)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003eNGC Cert. Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/6944052-001\/70\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #b8935a; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e6944052-001 — Verify Online ↗\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f4faf4;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #555;\"\u003ePopulation Status\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a6b1a;\"\u003eNGC Top Pop — Finest Certified Example\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- COLLECTOR VALUE --\u003e\n  \u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b8935a; padding-bottom: 6px; color: #111; margin-top: 36px; font-size: 15px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em;\"\u003eWhy This Coin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; margin-top: 14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Restrictive Mintage of 150:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2022 2oz Britannia was issued as a standalone individual presentation piece with a maximum mintage of just 150 worldwide — a figure that makes virtually any example a collector's rarity. PF70 graded examples represent only a fraction of that 150.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eDan Thorne's Debut Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thorne's reverse reimagines Britannia with a tri-textured background — a deeply frosted, intricate field behind the figure — that creates exceptional visual contrast and depth. It was immediately recognised as one of the most distinguished Britannia reverses of the modern era, establishing the 2022 issue as a benchmark for the series.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eThe Significance of PF70 on a 2oz Strike:\u003c\/strong\u003e Achieving a flawless PF70 grade is significantly harder on a 2oz coin than on a sovereign or half-sovereign. The 40mm diameter exposes a far larger surface area to potential contact marks, handling marks, or striking imperfections. A PF70 on a piece of this size is a genuine technical achievement — and that rarity is reflected in numismatic premiums on the secondary market.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eTop Pop NGC Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e The NGC census confirms this coin holds Top Pop status — no other example of the 2022 2oz Britannia has been graded at a higher level by NGC. This is the finest certified specimen of this issue in existence.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 14px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong\u003eCGT \u0026amp; VAT Exempt — Tax-Free for UK Investors:\u003c\/strong\u003e As official UK legal tender (face value £200), this coin is fully exempt from \u003cstrong\u003eCapital Gains Tax (CGT)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVAT\u003c\/strong\u003e under current UK law — regardless of how significantly its value appreciates. This makes it one of the most tax-efficient gold holdings available to UK investors and collectors.\n    \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- TAX NOTE BOX --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f5f9f0; border-left: 4px solid #5a8a3a; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 28px 0; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; color: #2a4a1a; font-weight: 600;\"\u003e💷 UK Tax Status\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 6px 0 0; font-size: 14px; color: #3a5a2a; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThis coin is \u003cstrong\u003eCGT exempt\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eVAT free\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 as part of a long-term portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- QUOTE --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f6f1; border-left: 5px solid #b8935a; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 32px 0; font-style: italic; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center; color: #555; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\"A towering achievement in modern precious metal striking — combining two full ounces of pure gold with the finest artistry and numerically perfect grading.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- EXPLORE MORE --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666; margin-top: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eBrowse related:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\" style=\"color: #b8935a; margin-left: 6px;\"\u003eGraded Gold Coins\u003c\/a\u003e  · \n    \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/pages\/ngc-pcgs-graded-gold-coin-guide\" style=\"color: #b8935a;\"\u003eNGC \u0026amp; PCGS Grading Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55424365658446,"sku":"2022-britannia-2oz-gold-proof-coin-pf70-ultra-cameo","price":8460.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/2022-britannia-2oz-gold-proof-coin-pf70-ultra-cameo_f57631f6-c9b4-4ed9-8c12-1314aab3f422.webp?v=1779348874","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/2022-britannia-2oz-gold-proof-coin-pf70-ultra-cameo","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}