{"product_id":"2023-coronation-2oz-gold-matte-proof-coin-pf70-matte-king-charles-iii","title":"2023 Coronation 2oz Gold Matte Proof Coin PF70 Matte King Charles III","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e2023 UK 2oz Gold Matte Proof Coin – The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III – PF70 Matte\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the rarest modern British gold coins ever issued, combining an historic royal milestone with an exceptionally small mintage and an ultra-scarce top grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1633\"\u003eStruck in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003e2 troy ounces of gold\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Royal Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this matte proof issue commemorates the Coronation of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1441\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKing Charles III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2023. The matte proof finish is entirely different from traditional proof coinage, delivering a soft, sculptural appearance that highlights relief and detail rather than mirrored contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1635\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003eThe total \u003cstrong data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003emintage is limited to just 106 coins worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing this issue firmly into the realm of elite modern rarities. Of those 106 coins, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eonly 23 examples have achieved the top grade of PF70 Matte\u003c\/strong\u003e, making this one of the finest known examples in existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2207\"\u003eThis coin has been graded \u003cstrong data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003ePF70 Matte by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eNGC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, confirming a flawless example under magnification. PF70 Matte coins are exceptionally difficult to achieve due to the unforgiving nature of the matte surface, where even microscopic imperfections prevent a top grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2209\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2228\"\u003eKEY DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003e• Year. 2023\u003cbr data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003e• Issue. Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III\u003cbr data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e• Denomination. £200\u003cbr data-start=\"2319\" data-end=\"2322\"\u003e• Metal. Gold\u003cbr data-start=\"2335\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003e• Weight. 2 troy ounces\u003cbr data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2364\"\u003e• Finish. Matte Proof\u003cbr data-start=\"2385\" data-end=\"2388\"\u003e• Grade. PF70 Matte\u003cbr data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003e• Grading Authority. NGC\u003cbr data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2437\"\u003e• Obverse. King Charles III\u003cbr data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003e• Reverse. Coronation-themed Royal Arms design\u003cbr data-start=\"2513\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e• Mintage. 106\u003cbr data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e• PF70 Population. Only 23 coins\u003cbr data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2568\"\u003e• Legal Tender. United Kingdom\u003cbr data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003e• Capital Gains Tax. Exempt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eWHY THIS COIN IS EXCEPTIONAL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eThis coin sits in an entirely different category to standard proof or bullion issues. A mintage of just 106 places it among the rarest modern UK gold coins ever produced, and the PF70 Matte population of only 23 confirms just how elusive perfect examples truly are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2937\" data-end=\"3155\"\u003eMatte proof coins appeal to advanced collectors due to their sculptural quality and rarity, and when combined with a coronation theme and multi-ounce gold format, the result is a genuinely world-class numismatic issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3157\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3194\"\u003eCOLLECTOR \u0026amp; INVESTMENT APPEAL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3196\" data-end=\"3424\"\u003e• One of the lowest mintage modern UK gold coins\u003cbr data-start=\"3244\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003e• Only 106 struck worldwide\u003cbr data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3277\"\u003e• Just 23 graded PF70 Matte\u003cbr data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3307\"\u003e• 2oz gold format\u003cbr data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3327\"\u003e• Historic Coronation issue\u003cbr data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3357\"\u003e• Fully CGT exempt for UK residents\u003cbr data-start=\"3392\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003e• Elite-level modern rarity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2999\" data-start=\"2986\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Graded PF70 Matte by NGC – flawless under 5x magnification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3068\" data-start=\"3065\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3084\" data-start=\"3068\"\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Slabbed and authenticated in a secure NGC holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3137\" data-start=\"3134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3153\" data-start=\"3137\"\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Browse our full range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\"\u003egraded gold sovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3486\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3518\"\u003eWhat does PF70 Matte mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3521\"\u003ePF70 Matte is the highest possible grade for a matte proof coin, confirming a flawless surface under magnification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3664\"\u003eHow rare is this coin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3664\" data-end=\"3667\"\u003eOnly 106 coins were struck, and just 23 have achieved the PF70 Matte grade, making it exceptionally rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"273\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a matte proof coin and a proof coin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eproof coin\u003c\/strong\u003e is struck with highly polished dies and planchets, producing deep mirrored fields with frosted design elements. The contrast between mirror and frost is the defining feature of traditional proof coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"519\"\u003ematte proof coin\u003c\/strong\u003e is struck using specially prepared dies that create a soft, satin-like surface across the coin. Instead of mirrored fields, the finish emphasises relief, texture and sculptural depth, giving the coin a more understated and artistic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eMatte proof coins are produced in much smaller quantities than standard proofs and are far more difficult to strike and preserve, as the surface shows even microscopic imperfections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3774\" data-end=\"3820\"\u003eWhy are matte proof coins harder to grade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3823\"\u003eMatte finishes reveal imperfections far more easily than mirrored proofs, making top grades extremely difficult to achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"4083\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3990\"\u003eIs this coin Capital Gains Tax exempt?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3990\" data-end=\"3993\"\u003eYes. 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