1 Sovereign - Charles III - Queen Elizabeth II Memorial
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Description
This is the first sovereign to feature King Charles III after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. It was released in proof and bullion qualities, the proof was available individually and as part of sets.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Non Circulating
Year
2022
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
22.05 mm
Weight
7.98 g
Face Value
1 Sovereign (1 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Uncrowned portrait of HM King Charles III, with legend and date around.
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Obverse Lettering
CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·
MJ
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor
Obverse Lettering Translation
Charles the Third by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
The Royal Arms supported by a crowned English lion on the left and a Scottish unicorn on the right, with date below.
Reverse Designer
Jody Clark
Reverse Lettering
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
JC
DIEU ET MON DROIT
2022
Reverse Lettering Translation
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
God and my right
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2022
Bullion
2022
Proof