World first gold coin for world first event: but fewer than 1 in every 6,000 UK households able to own one.
This year Britain celebrates a major royal anniversary - the Platinum Wedding Anniversary of Her Majesty and Prince Philip. No other British monarch has ever readied this milestone. It is yet another landmark in an extraordinary reign, the likes of which will probably never be seen again.
NEW COIN FIRST: FEWER THAN I IN EVERY 6,000 UK HOUSEHOLDS CAN OWN
It's not so much the anniversary that has collectors and gold buyers excited, as the announcement of a now gold sovereign coin being struck for the very first time. The limited edition coin being issued as part of the 2017 anniversary celebrations is the first double portrait gold quarter sovereign coin ever struck - and that's why people are so determined to get their hands on one.
IMPORTANT TRIBUTE TO PRINCE PHILIP
The coin depicts HRH Prince Philip side by side with Her Majesty queen Elizabeth 11: never before has a reigning British monarch and consort been depicted this way on gold sovereign coins. This, in the year that His Royal Highness retired after 65 years of public service, is a profound tribute to his long and distinguished career.
ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT COINS
The gold sovereign is one of our greatest national symbols. It was the chief coin of the late 19th century and is still one of the most highly regarded gold coins in the world today. The gold sovereign was first struck in the modern British era in the year 1817 during the reign of King George Ill. The new sovereign coins (both a full sovereign and half sovereign were issued) were the basis of a new coinage that lasted Britain until the end of the Gold Standard. The sovereign was quite simply the greatest gold coin of its era. During the reign of Queen Victoria, the British sovereign was official legal tender in more than 30 nations and territories around the world, and accepted in many others. That global acceptance was a result of its unparalleled reliability of purity and weight. Even today, just the mention of the word 'sovereign' evokes feelings of pride and security in the minds of most of us.
STILL MINTED TODAY
Sadly we no longer have sovereign coins in everyday circulation. What many people don't realise though is that they are still struck for gold investors and collectors. The sovereigns minted today are struck to the same purity they have had since 1817 - solid 22 carat gold.
BREXIT UNCERTAINTY FOCUSES MANY ON GOLD
Recent uncertainty caused by the Brexit process has caused many people to reconsider gold. It is a truly international 'currency' and unlike other assets that must reside within a specific geographic territory, it is portable and also physical. The gold sovereign is one of the most recognised gold coins in the world. It even has a special status within Britain: it can be bought without paying any VAT. This is a coin that sits beyond the reach of the Chancellor of the Exchequer!
DOUBLE PORTRAIT QUARTER SOVEREIGN COIN IS A WORLD'S FIRST
Never before has a reigning British monarch and consort been depicted side-by-side on gold sovereign coins. This unprecedented decision comes as they celebrate their Platinum Wedding Anniversary, and the year that His Royal Highness retired after 65 years of public service. The fact this new sovereign issue features his portrait alongside that of the Queen is a tribute to his long and distinguished career. This first of its kind gold quarter sovereign is minted from solid 22 carat gold. This major 'first' for coin collectors and gold buyers around the world has had its mintage restricted to just 3,999 coins. This means that fewer than 1 in every 6.000 UK households can on one. Those interested in owning one may make a saving of £100 but only from Hattons of London who are offering a limited number of coins for just £09 -plus £4.99 for P&P. You may return the coin within 60 days for a full refund. Note that this offer is not available elsewhere. It may also be possible for you to acquire this important gold coin completely free of charge - you should phone Hattons of London and one of their advisors will explain how. There is a strict limit of one win per household, and this offer is limited to UK mainland households only. All applicants must be aged 18 or over. It's worth noting too that within Britain sovereign coins have no VAT. The contact details for nations of London appear below.