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For over 500 years, the Sovereign has been a global icon of trust, excellence, and legacy. Initially introduced in 1489, the Sovereign rose to prominence in 1817 and became the "gold standard" and a worldwide cornerstone of commerce. For the first time, the Royal Mint presents the legendary gold coin in .999 fine silver. Introducing the 2025 Silver Sovereign Proof, with a limited mintage of only 15,000!
Coin Design
Shield Privy Mark
This coin features a special shield privy mark, making it a true standout. The privy mark commemorates the 200th anniversary of Jean Baptiste Merlen's iconic Hanoverian Royal Arms design first seen on the 1825 "shield back" Sovereign. The shield is a tribute to the Sovereign's role as a trusted symbol of strength and stability across the globe for more than 500 years.
Limited Mintage
The 2025 Silver Sovereign Proof with the Shield Privy has an extremely limited mintage of just 15,000 with the special shield privy mark. Additionally, half of the mintage for this coin is restricted to Great Britain, making it even rarer for collectors outside the UK.
Sovereign Series
Introduced in 1489 under the reign of King Henry VII, the Sovereign has been a trusted symbol of stability, wealth, and prestige for over five centuries. Its global reputation was solidified in 1817 with the reintroduction of the Sovereign under the designs of Benedetto Pistrucci, whose iconic Saint George and the Dragon reverse remains one of the most celebrated works in numismatic history. Struck on five continents and used as a benchmark for gold coinage, the Sovereign has played a significant role in commerce and trade, becoming universally accepted as the "gold standard" of its time.