{"product_id":"2025-royal-arms-gold-5-sovereign-ms70-matte","title":"2025 Royal Arms Gold Five Sovereign MS70 Matte | 200th Anniversary","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Flagship Bicentenary Release: The 2025 Royal Arms Five Sovereign\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Royal Arms Gold Five Sovereign\u003c\/strong\u003e (Quintuple Sovereign) is the largest and most prestigious denomination in the 200th-anniversary collection. This £5 piece serves as the perfect canvas for Jean Baptiste Merlen’s remastered 1825 Royal Arms design, allowing the intricate heraldic details to be appreciated on a grand scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlawless NGC MS70 Matte Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen has been awarded the ultimate grade of \u003cstrong\u003eMS70 Matte\u003c\/strong\u003e by NGC. Unlike traditional proof coins with mirrored fields, the \u003cstrong\u003eMatte finish\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a sophisticated, satin-like surface that enhances the crispness of the strike and the fine detail of the Royal Arms. In perfect \"70\" condition, this coin is entirely free of imperfections even under professional magnification, making it a top-tier choice for serious numismatists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200th Anniversary:\u003c\/strong\u003e This issue celebrates two centuries since the Royal Arms design first graced the Sovereign in 1825. It features the Hanoverian Arms at the centre—a motif used only until 1837.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Rose Gold\" Farewell:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025 marks the \u003cstrong\u003efinal year\u003c\/strong\u003e that The Royal Mint will strike the Sovereign series in its modern rose-tinted gold alloy. From 2026, production returns to traditional yellow gold, making this £5 piece a historic \"end-of-era\" commemorative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstantial Gold Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Containing nearly 1.18 troy ounces of fine gold (36.61g), the Five Sovereign combines impressive physical weight with significant numismatic rarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear of Issue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eFive Sovereign (£5 \/ Quintuple)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eNGC MS70 Matte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Designer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003eJean Baptiste Merlen (Remastered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50%;\"\u003e39.94g (Total weight) \/ 22ct Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why is the Five Sovereign called a \"Quintuple Sovereign\"?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It contains exactly five times the gold content of a standard full sovereign. Because of its size and higher production costs, it is often struck in much smaller numbers, making it the \"flagship\" of any year's release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the 2025 Five Sovereign exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes. As official UK legal tender with a face value of £5, it is 100% exempt from CGT for UK residents, regardless of how much the gold price or numismatic premium increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the difference between Matte and Proof finishes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A Proof finish has a mirror-like background, while a Matte finish is intentionally non-reflective and satin-like. Matte sovereigns often have a much lower \"population\" in top grades, making them highly desirable for collectors seeking something unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2034\" data-start=\"1805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: View our full range of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\" title=\"buy NGC graded sovereigns in the UK\"\u003egraded sovereigns and gold coins\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/8466684-004\/70\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e2025 G.Britain Royal Arms 5SOV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59361477034318,"sku":"2025-royal-arms-gold-5-pound-sovereign-ms70-matte","price":5390.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/2025-royal-arms-gold-5-pound-sovereign-ms70-matte.webp?v=1775570353","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/2025-royal-arms-gold-5-sovereign-ms70-matte","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}