The final Queen Elizabeth II bullion coins are set to go to auction as part of a "special" event to commemorate the royal transition to His Majesty King Charles III.
The Royal Mint of Great Britain has announced that special Britannia and Sovereign gold and silver bullion coins will go on auction with Stack’s Bowers Galleries.
The historic pieces are the very last coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II and the very first coins produced featuring the portrait of King Charles III for each series.
The Sovereign coin series was first introduced in 1489 by Henry VII and is struck using 22 carat gold.
The Sovereign coin series was first introduced in 1489 by Henry VII and is struck using 22 carat gold
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The effigy of Britannia first appeared on British coins in 1672 during the reign of Charles II, with the modern bullion coin series issued in 1987.
Brian Kendrella, president of Stack’s Bowers Galleries said: “The British Monarchy has always garnered an enthusiastic, worldwide following and it is an honour to assist The Royal Mint in bringing these important coins to a global audience.
"This remarkable collaboration provides an opportunity for collectors to acquire a tangible and captivating treasure linking pivotal chapters of British and world history.”
The Royal Mint was founded over 1,100 years ago and has since grown to become the world’s leading export mint.
Nick Bowkett, Head of Bullion Sales at The Royal Mint, said: “The Royal Mint is excited to be working with Stack’s Bowers Galleries to auction this historic bullion series, representing the very last bullion coins struck under the reign of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
"And the very first coins produced bearing His Majesty King Charles III’s portrait.
“This auction is truly unique and features The Royal Mint’s Sovereign, one of the most trusted and recognisable bullion coins in the world, as well as the Britannia, the most visually secure bullion coin in the world.
"It holds real significance, capturing a moment in time, and allows astute investors the opportunity to possess a tangible piece of British history. We anticipate the auction will be popular with investors across the world.”
The historic pieces are the very last coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II and the very first coins produced featuring the portrait of King Charles III for each series
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The special Royal Succession coins will be offered exclusively by Stack’s Bowers Galleries as part of their August 2023 Global Showcase Auction on Monday, August 21, 2023.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries was founded in New York City in 1933 and has built a reputation as America’s leading auctioneer of rare coins over the past century.
Featured will be the last 500 struck under Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and first 500 struck featuring His Majesty King Charles III of the 2022 Gold Sovereign, the 2023 Silver 1oz Britannia, and the 2023 Gold Britannia coins, including the 1oz, 1/2oz, 1/4oz, and 1/10oz Gold Britannia sizes.