The 2010 UK Gold Proof Quarter-Sovereign is the ideal affordable gift of gold to give for christenings, birthdays, anniversaries or graduations, or simply to keep yourself to treasure.
Proof Quality 22-Carat Gold
The coin is struck by the Royal Mint from 22-carat gold to its highest proof quality.
St George and the Dragon Reverse
The coin features on its reverse Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George and the dragon design which differs from the full sovereign in that the Saint’s helmet retains its streamer.
United Kingdom Legal Tender
Depicting the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse, the coin is issued as legal tender of the United Kingdom.
Presentation Packaging
The coin is housed in a stylish presentation box.
Limited Release
This limited edition presentation is restricted to just 14,000.
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Each coin is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Technical Specifications
| Weight (g) |
2 |
| Fineness (% purity) |
91.67% |
| Diameter (mm) |
13.5 |
Historical Information
The coinage reform in the reign of George III made no provision for a quarter sovereign, the denomination of five shillings being satisfactorily served by the large silver crown piece. By 1853, however, there was a perceived need for a more conveniently-sized coin of five shillings and, in initial trials, attractive little quarter-sovereigns were struck as pattern pieces. The proposal was abandoned probably because the coin was so small it could far too easily be lost between a thumb and forefinger. There was also likely to be the problem that it would wear too fast in circulation as was indeed the case with the half-sovereign. Not until 2009 was the quarter-sovereign first struck by the Royal Mint on behalf of collectors.