This year, The Royal Mint‘s has produced a 2022 Sovereign to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which features the Royal Coat of Arms. Sovereigns remain a firm favourite, loved by collectors and investors worldwide
Introducing the 2022 UK Gold Sovereign coin, available in full size, half size and quarter size.
What is the Royal Coat of Arms?
The Royal Coat of Arms is used to identify the person who is the Head of State, which for the UK is The Queen. It has developed over the years to reflect the Monarchy and the country.
The Royal Coat of Arms is used in the administration and government of the country and appears on coins and churches.
It features a shield that is divided into four quarters. Each quarter represents emblems of different parts of the UK. This includes the three lions of England, the lion of Scotland and the harp of Ireland. Wales does not play a role because when the Act of Union came about Wales was already integral to England.
To the right side of the shield is the English lion and the left is the Scottish unicorn. The Royal crown stands on top of the shield and underneath is the motto of the Sovereign, Dieu et mon droit (‘God and my right’).
Each member of the Royal Family has a Coat of Arms these are broadly similar to The Queen’s with slight differences to identify them.
Coin Design
The Gold Sovereign has become an internationally recognised symbol of integrity and strength, with its previous designs featuring the bold Saint George and the Dragon design. To this day, it remains traded, respected and admired all over the world.
This year, The Royal Mint has produced a special edition that commemorates the historic royal event – Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The coin features the beautiful and artistic image of The Queen’s Royal Coat of Arms designed by Timothy Noad. Underneath the Royal Coat of Arms is the year date, 2022.
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