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Crafted from a massive 39.94 grams of 22-carat gold!
Struck to exquisitely detailed, fully frosted Brilliant Uncirculated quality.
Distinguished by Jean Baptiste Merlen’s iconic Shield of Arms motif.
Marks the 200th anniversary of Merlen’s design, first used on George IV gold coinage of 1825.
Official British legal tender – measures a large, imposing 36.02mm.
Exclusive! Strictly limited edition set at just 350 coins worldwide!
Beautifully presented within a prestigious, official Royal Mint case.
Accompanied by an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
An official issue of Britain’s Royal Mint, issued to mark the 200th anniversary of Jean Baptiste Merlen’s Shield of Arms motif, we are delighted to have secured an allocation of Britain’s 2025 Shield Gold Five Sovereign Piece Brilliant Uncirculated coin!
Struck from a gigantic 39.94 grams of 22-carat gold, this magnificent coin spans an impressive, imposing 36.02mm in diameter. The expansive flan forms the consummate canvas for Merlen’s iconic design, featuring Britain’s Ensigns Armorial (Royal Arms) on a crowned shield, hosting a smaller crowned shield enshrined with the Arms of Hanover.
A majestic, prestigious tribute to one of Britain’s most admired, most historic coin designs, this is a coin for the ages, and a family heirloom in the making. It is also the first of its kind. This is the first time in the 200-year history of the design that Merlen’s Shield has appeared on a Five Sovereign Piece!
With the limited edition a mere 350 coins – each set within a lavish Royal Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – and Downies having just one coin in stock, time is of the essence. Click add to cart now!
Issued By
British Royal Mint
Country of Issue
United Kingdom
Year of Issue
2025
Denomination
Sovereign
Quality
Brilliant Uncirculated
Mintage
360
Diameter (mm)
36.02
Limited Edition
350
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Downies Collectables
Great Britain 2025 Shield Gold Five Sovereign Piece Brilliant Uncirculated
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An official issue of Britain’s Royal Mint, issued to mark the 200th anniversary of Jean Baptiste Merlen’s Shield of Arms motif, we are delighted to have secured an allocation of Britain’s 2025 Shield Gold Five Sovereign Piece Brilliant Uncirculated coin!
Struck from a gigantic 39.94 grams of 22-carat gold, this magnificent coin spans an impressive, imposing 36.02mm in diameter. The expansive flan forms the consummate canvas for Merlen’s iconic design, featuring Britain’s Ensigns Armorial (Royal Arms) on a crowned shield, hosting a smaller crowned shield enshrined with the Arms of Hanover.
A majestic, prestigious tribute to one of Britain’s most admired, most historic coin designs, this is a coin for the ages, and a family heirloom in the making. It is also the first of its kind. This is the first time in the 200-year history of the design that Merlen’s Shield has appeared on a Five Sovereign Piece!
With the limited edition a mere 350 coins – each set within a lavish Royal Mint case with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity – and Downies having just one coin in stock, time is of the essence. Click add to cart now!
