A beautiful design with hidden meaning, struck on a one kilo gold proof coin to celebrate a royal first.
Her Majesty's 95th Birthday
In 2021, Her Majesty the Queen became the first British monarch to reach her 95th birthday. She marked her real birthday on 21 April and her official birthday on the second Saturday in June.
It was an important royal event though celebrations were subdued as the Queen remains in mourning for her late husband, the Duke of Edinburgh. Among the limited commemorations was a suite of collectible coins, issued by The Royal Mint to mark this significant milestone. Special Five Pound coins, designed by Timothy Noad, were offered as well as a special Sovereign collection, featuring a unique '95' crown privy mark and 95 edge mills.
One Kilogram of 999 Gold
Weighing in at 1005.00 grams with a diameter of 100.00 millimetres, this proof coin is crafted from 999 fine gold and is the heaviest piece minted for the Queen’s birthday. It's part of an exclusive collection of large and limited coinage, distinct from the pieces designed by Noad.
Only 15 of these gold proof one kilogram coins have been offered and this example has certificate number 6. It comes in its original presentation packaging from The Royal Mint.
This piece has a face value of £1,000 and is Capital Gains Tax exempt as UK legal tender.
Gary Breeze’s Symbolic Reverse
The reverse of this kilo gold coin features a subtle design by sculptor Gary Breeze. It's his third commission for The Royal Mint following earlier work on £2 coins.
Breeze's decorative design covers the entire face of the coin with what first appears to be a tangle of briars but closer inspection shows to be an arrangement of looping, calligraphic flourishes, sprouting leaves and roses with the Queen’s cypher in the centre.
Speaking about his work, Breeze said:
'I like to make sense of things in my design and add hidden meanings. The original design has been honed at each stage of production to make sure the details work at close scrutiny.'
Those clever details are found when you count the roses – nine for nine decades – and the leaves: 54 for the countries of the Commonwealth. The inscription 'MY HEART AND MY DEVOTION,' ensnared by foliage, is a reference to a promise made by the Queen during her 1953 coronation.
It's a very attractive design with a smart, symbolic message that looks incredible set on this brilliant 1-kilogram proof coin.
Product Summary
Precious Metal Content:
1000 (g)
Monarch:
Elizabeth II (1952- present)
Denomination:
£1000 / One Thousand Pounds
Capital Gains Tax Status:
Exempt
Condition:
Proof - Boxed with certificate of authenticity
- Struck to celebrate the Queen's 95th birthday
- 1,005 grams of 999 gold
- Impeccable proof finish
- 100.00 millimetre diameter
- One Thousand Pound / £1,000 face value
- Reverse features floral design by Gary Breeze
- Leaves and roses hide a hidden message
- Obverse shows Jody Clark's portrait of Elizabeth II
- From a limited edition presentation of just 15
- Offered in original packaging with numbered certificate
Steeped in more than 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint supplies all of the United Kingdom's coinage as well as currency for nations around the world. Renown for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, The Royal Mint also produces commemorative coins, favoured by investors and collectors.
A Millennia of Minting
Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of London before moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.
The Royal Mint has always been on the forefront of economic, technical and artistic innovation. Its skilled craftsmen minted coins that would reach the far corners of the British Empire, establishing the image and reputation of Britain for all whose pockets they ended up in.
In 2010 The Royal Mint became a limited company owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint.
Collecting and Investing
The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition.
Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standards including Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable.
The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment. Whether you are diversifying your investments or simply appreciate world-class design, commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are a great buy.
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