2022 Memorial Gold Proof Piedfort Sovereign | King Charles III Portrait
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2022 Memorial Gold Proof Piedfort Sovereign – First King Charles III Portrait
This 2022 Memorial Piedfort Sovereign marks a genuine turning point in the Sovereign series: it carries the first-ever coinage portrait of King Charles III, created by British sculptor Martin Jennings, shown in left-facing profile without a crown. Issued in the months following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, this coin bridges two reigns — closing out Her Late Majesty's era on the reverse while introducing the new King on the obverse.
The reverse, designed by Jody Clark, features an intricately detailed Royal Arms — a shield of the United Kingdom's coat of arms flanked by the Lion of England and the Unicorn of Scotland, beneath a crowned helmet and surrounded by national flower emblems. As a Piedfort — meaning "heavy measure" — this coin is struck to double the thickness and double the gold weight of a standard Sovereign, giving it real substance and presence.
This boxed edition is supplied in its original Royal Mint presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity — distinct from our individually NGC-graded PF70 example, for collectors who prefer the coin in its original Royal Mint packaging.
Coin Highlights
- The first-ever coinage portrait of King Charles III, by Martin Jennings
- Reverse Royal Arms design by Jody Clark, with lion and unicorn supporters
- Piedfort format: double the thickness and gold weight of a standard Sovereign
- Maximum mintage of only 2,032 coins
- Struck in 22 carat gold to proof finish by The Royal Mint
- Supplied boxed in original Royal Mint presentation case with numbered certificate of authenticity
- Marks the transition between Queen Elizabeth II's reign and the accession of King Charles III
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Mint | The Royal Mint, Llantrisant |
| Composition | 22 carat gold (91.67% fine) |
| Total Weight | 15.98 grams |
| Fine Gold Content | 0.4708 troy oz (14.65 grams) |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Edge | Milled, double thickness |
| Finish | Proof |
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings (first Charles III portrait) |
| Reverse Designer | Jody Clark (Royal Arms) |
| Edition Size | 2,032 worldwide |
| Presentation | Boxed with Royal Mint certificate |
Why This Coin Stands Out
Piedfort Sovereigns are already an uncommon format — the Royal Mint has only issued them in a handful of years since 2017. Combine that with a mintage of just 2,032 and the historic significance of carrying the very first King Charles III coinage portrait, and this becomes a coin with a strong story on top of genuine scarcity. It's a natural centrepiece for anyone collecting the transition period between the two reigns, or building out a Piedfort Sovereign run.
As UK legal tender gold, this coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and free from VAT under current investment gold rules.
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