Birthday coin now issued in tribute to HRH Prince Philip: the first - and likely only coin of its kind. Only 999 are available.
Just a few days ago the nation paused to remember the life and service of Prince Philip as he was laid to rest at St George’s Chapel. As the longest-serving consort in British history, Prince Philip supported his wife and Queen throughout her reign whilst energetically shaping a meaningful role for himself to better serve his adopted country.
Prince Philip was due to celebrate his 100th birthday on the 10th of June this year. He has sadly passed away just two months before this milestone birthday. However, a new gold quarter sovereign coin that was originally proposed to mark that birthday has now been approved, and takes on new significance as it is being released as a tribute to the life and service of the Duke of Edinburgh.
FIRST, AND ONLY, COIN OF ITS KIND?
This is the first time a quarter sovereign has been issued to honour Prince Philip individually: the quarter sovereign is a relatively new member of the sovereign coin ‘family’ having been first minted in 2009. In the twelve years since, never before has Prince Philip been the subject of the release of one of these coins.
Now that he has sadly passed away, it is unlikely he will ever again be commemorated in this way, meaning this new quarter sovereign is not only the first of its kind, it will quite probably be the only one of its kind.
This is sure to make it popular with collectors both here and around the world. However, only 999 coins are being produced.
MINTAGE ONLY 999 COINS BUT WHY SO FEW?
The mintage limit of 999 was set with the original event - Prince Philip’s 100th birthday - in mind. Now of course, we have a totally different set of circumstances: the coins are now released in tribute to the Prince, and it is likely that never again will sovereign coins be approved with his image or Royal Arms leading to considerably greater demand.
GOLD SOVEREIGNS: STILL MINTED TODAY
The gold sovereign once circulated as coinage and in the 19th century was one of the world’s major currencies. Even today, just the mention of the word ‘sovereign’ evokes feelings of pride and security in the minds of most of us. What many people don’t realise though is that they are still struck today for gold investors and collectors. They even have special tax status within Britain: they can be bought without paying any VAT. This is a coin that sits beyond the reach of the Chancellor of the Exchequer!
ONLY 999 PEOPLE CAN OWN ONE!
HRH Prince Philip’s lifetime of public service, his dedication as consort, husband and father, all deserve to be recognised, and this
This new gold quarter sovereign was originally proposed to mark Prince Philip’s 100th birthday in June but with his sad passing on the 9th of April it has now been approved and is being released as a tribute to his life of service. This is the first (and only) gold quarter sovereign to commemorate Prince Philip individually. Just 999 are being produced. It is available now at the introductory price of just £99 (plus £4.99 P&P), but only until 30th June 2021 after which the price will be £199, subject to availability. There is a limit of one coin per household at the introductory price. Diameter: 14.0mm
gold coin does just that. Authorised by Tristan da Cunha and approved by both the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and Buckingham Palace, it is certain to be keenly soughtafter by all those wanting a tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh. However, with a mintage restricted to just 999 coins it’s possible that many will miss out. Put into context, it means that fewer than 1 in every 24,000 UK households can own one!
NEW COIN IS GUARANTEED
TO SELL OUT!
Availability of this commemorative coin will end on 31st July 2021. At that time, in the unlikely event that any coins remain unsold, they will be melted down. Owners will be issued with a new certificate stating the final mintage which may well be lower than 999. This ensures there will be little or no surplus on the secondary market, reinforcing the rarity of the coin you have purchased.
HOW TO SECURE ONE
FOR YOURSELF
Those interested in owning one of these world-first gold coins may do so now by taking advantage of the introductory price being offered by Hattons of London. The coin is available for just £99 (plus £4.99 P&P) but only until 30th June 2021 after which the price will be £199. Applicants must be aged 18 years or over and this offer is subject to availability. A strict limit of one per household applies.
Each coin comes with a 60 day full right of return. The contact details for Hattons of London appear below. Note this offer is not available elsewhere.