2024 Double Sovereign Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
£2,395.00
The 2024 Double Sovereign Gold Proof has a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 810. Struck in 22-carat gold and featuring Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon design, this example is certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo – the highest numerical Proof grade – with an NGC population of just 72 at the time of checking.
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Description
2024 Double Sovereign Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
The 2024 Great Britain Double Sovereign Gold Proof is a low-mintage modern British Proof coin, combining almost half a troy ounce of fine gold with one of the most enduring designs in British numismatics.
Struck by The Royal Mint in 22-carat gold, the coin features Benedetto Pistrucci’s celebrated St George and the Dragon reverse alongside the definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
The Royal Mint confirms a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 810 for the 2024 Double Sovereign Proof.
This example has been independently authenticated and certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as PF70 Ultra Cameo, the highest numerical Proof grade awarded by NGC.
At the time of checking on 13 August 2026, the NGC Census records just 72 examples in PF70 Ultra Cameo, making this an NGC Top Pop coin.
The combination of its low maximum mintage, substantial gold content, historic Pistrucci design and perfect NGC certification makes this an exceptional certified example of the modern Double Sovereign.
Why This Coin Stands Out
The Sovereign is one of Britain’s longest-established and most recognisable gold coin series, with the modern Sovereign dating back to 1817.
The 2024 Double Sovereign brings together Benedetto Pistrucci’s historic St George and the Dragon design and Martin Jennings’ definitive portrait of King Charles III.
The Royal Mint records a Maximum Coin Mintage of only 810, giving the 2024 Double Sovereign Proof a relatively limited maximum production.
Certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, this example has achieved the highest numerical Proof grade awarded by NGC.
At the time of checking on 13 August 2026, NGC records just 72 examples in PF70 Ultra Cameo.
Specifications
- Year: 2024
- Country of Issue: United Kingdom
- Denomination: Double Sovereign
- Issuing Authority: The Royal Mint
- Metal: Gold
- Fineness: 916.7 / 22 Carat
- Weight: 15.98g
- Fine Gold Content: Approximately 14.63g / 0.4706 Troy oz
- Diameter: 28.40mm
- Finish: Proof
- Edge: Milled
- Maximum Coin Mintage: 810
- Obverse Designer: Martin Jennings
- Reverse Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
- Grading Company: NGC
- Grade: PF70 Ultra Cameo
- NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo Population: 72
- Population Checked: 13 August 2026
Why NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo Matters
Independent grading provides collectors with confidence in a coin’s authenticity, preservation and condition.
This example has been professionally authenticated and graded by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as:
PF70 Ultra Cameo
PF70 is the highest numerical grade awarded by NGC to a Proof coin.
A coin receiving the PF70 grade displays no post-production imperfections at 5× magnification.
The Ultra Cameo designation recognises bold contrast between deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted design elements on both sides of a Proof coin.
This example therefore combines NGC’s highest numerical Proof grade with its Ultra Cameo designation.
NGC Population
At the time of checking on 13 August 2026:
- NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo: 72
- NGC Top Pop
The Maximum Coin Mintage and NGC population measure two different things.
The Maximum Coin Mintage of 810 establishes the maximum number of 2024 Double Sovereign Proof coins that may exist, while the NGC Census records the number that have been submitted to and certified by NGC at a particular grade.
At the time of checking, 72 examples have been certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo.
Population figures can change as additional coins are submitted for grading, which is why the date of the population check is recorded.
The Story Behind the Coin
The modern Sovereign was introduced in 1817, during the reign of King George III, following the major reform of Britain’s coinage known as the Great Recoinage.
Benedetto Pistrucci’s depiction of St George and the Dragon appeared on the Sovereign from its introduction in 1817 and went on to become one of the defining images of British coinage.
More than two centuries later, Pistrucci’s design continues to appear on modern Sovereigns.
The Double Sovereign forms part of the wider Sovereign family, retaining the traditional 22-carat gold alloy while containing approximately twice the gold of a Full Sovereign.
For 2024, the historic Pistrucci reverse is paired with the definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, placing more than two centuries of Sovereign design heritage firmly within the new Carolean era.
The Design
Obverse
The obverse carries the definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by British sculptor Martin Jennings.
The portrait depicts the King facing left and is presented without a crown, following the tradition established by previous British monarchs.
The Royal Mint identifies the 2024 Sovereign as the first Proof Sovereign to pair Pistrucci’s St George and the Dragon with the first definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty The King.
Reverse
The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s celebrated St George and the Dragon.
St George is depicted on horseback in the act of defeating the dragon, creating a dynamic composition that has become inseparably associated with Britain’s Sovereign coinage.
Pistrucci’s initials appear beneath the scene, while the 2024 date is positioned below the design.
Struck to Proof standard and certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, the coin displays the strong contrast between mirrored fields and frosted design elements associated with high-quality modern Proof coinage.
Image Information
The slab images shown are digitally produced representations for presentation purposes. The close-up coin photographs show the actual coin offered for sale.
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When purchasing from Sterling Bullion Partners, you benefit from:
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Whether you are building a Sovereign collection or adding another exceptional certified Proof coin to your collection, the 2024 Double Sovereign Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo represents an outstanding example of modern British numismatic craftsmanship.
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