2014 Struck On The Day Brilliant Uncirculated Gold Sovereign Prince George's Birthday
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Limited edition 22 July 2014 Strike of the Day Sovereign, celebrating Prince George’s first birthday.
The Story Of The UK Gold Sovereign
The first Sovereigns were struck during the reign of Tudor King Henry VII. Centuries later, a new gold coin bearing this name was introduced, following a major overhaul of British coinage. This Sovereign, first minted in 1817, established specifications that are still strictly followed today.
All Sovereigns weight exactly 7.98 grams and are composed of 22 carat gold. That's a gold weight of 7.32 grams or .2354 troy ounces. Sovereigns measure 22.05 millimetres in diameter and have a nominal face value of one pound sterling though their gold content means they command significantly higher prices.
Sovereigns once circulated across the globe, a symbol of the British Empire, trusted to contain a known quantity of gold. Regular production ceased with the First World War, only resuming in 1957. Today, Sovereigns are offered annually in a range of sets and finishes for collectors and investors.
Prince George Royal Mint Coins
British coins, including Sovereigns, have been struck before to celebrate royal occasions but usually only anniversaries and milestones for the reigning monarch. Prince George, the eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was the first royal to have his birth on 22 July 2013 celebrated on a British legal tender coin in the form of a £5 Crown.
A year later, the Prince's first birthday was celebrated with this 'struck on the day' Sovereign. At the time, it was one of a very limited number of these special Sovereigns, struck to commemorate important occasions.
Prince George is the third in line to the British throne, behind his grandfather, Prince Charles, and his father, Prince William.
Are Struck On The Day Sovereigns Valuable?
Just 398 of these Prince George gold Sovereigns were struck on 22 July 2014.
They were offered in The Royal Mint's brilliant uncirculated (BU) standard, providing a much finer finish than ordinary circulating coins and making them perfect for collectors. These coins were presented in an attractive white leather and velvet presentation case with a numbered certificate of authenticity included.
Like all Sovereigns, this 2014 Strike of the Day example is exempt from Capital Gains Tax as UK legal tender and free from VAT in the UK and EU as investment grade gold.
Considering this 2014 coin? There’s a range of a additional options to consider:
- 2014 proof Sovereigns feature the same obverse and reverse designs
- Prince George's fifth birthday was also celebrated with a Royal Mint £5 Crown coin, available in silver proof
- Another struck on the day Sovereign celebrates the birth of George's younger sister, Princess Charlotte
How To Sell A Struck On The Day Sovereign
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Struck on the day' coins are issued in limited numbers by the Royal Mint. These collectible coins are struck on the day of an important event or anniversary like a royal birth or a jubilee, often with a brilliant uncirculated finish. These coins can command higher prices than other Sovereigns with the same date.
Want to sell a 'struck on the day' Sovereign? We buy these limited edition collectors pieces for market leading prices. Visit our Sell Your Coins page to request a free, no obligation quote for gold, historic coinage, silver proof collectibles and more. We'll pay you fast for your coins.
The Royal Mint strikes its 'struck on the day' coins in a brilliant uncirculated finish. This is presumably because its quicker to strike a BU coin compared to a proof one and struck on the day coins need to be produced fast. These coins are minted to commemorate important events and anniversaries.
'Struck on the day' coins are commemorative coins minted on a particular event or anniversary. For instance, The Royal Mint has issued struck on the day Sovereigns to mark royal marriages and births as well as jubilees. These coins are offered in limited numbers, often with a brilliant uncirculated finish.
'Struck on the day' coins can command higher prices than their general issue counterparts. These coins are minted on the day of an important event or anniversary in very limited numbers. Though struck on the day Sovereigns are usually issued in BU they often have a value comparable to a proof coin.
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