2009 G.Britain Accession of Henry VIII 500th Anniversary PF70 Ultra Cameo

2009 G.Britain Accession of Henry VIII 500th Anniversary PF70 Ultra Cameo1

2009 Great Britain £5 Gold Proof Coin | 500th Anniversary of the Accession of Henry VIII | NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo

£7,995.00

Celebrate one of the defining moments in English history with the 2009 Great Britain £5 Gold Proof Coin, issued to mark the 500th Anniversary of the Accession of King Henry VIII. Struck in one troy ounce of 22-carat gold and certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, this flawless example represents the highest grade awarded by NGC. At the time of writing, only 59 examples have achieved PF70 Ultra Cameo, with no higher grades recorded.

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Description

2009 Great Britain £5 Gold Proof Coin | 500th Anniversary of the Accession of Henry VIII | NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo

The 2009 Great Britain £5 Gold Proof Coin commemorates the 500th Anniversary of the Accession of King Henry VIII, one of the most significant events in British royal history.

Issued by The Royal Mint, this stunning proof coin marks the moment Henry VIII ascended to the English throne in 1509, beginning one of the most influential and transformative reigns in British history.

Struck from one troy ounce of 22-carat gold to the Royal Mint’s highest Proof standard and certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, this coin combines historical importance, exceptional craftsmanship and flawless condition.

At the time of writing, only 59 examples have been graded PF70 Ultra Cameo by NGC, with no higher grades recorded, placing this coin among the finest certified examples available.

Why This Coin Is Special

Few British monarchs have shaped the course of history quite like King Henry VIII.

Ascending the throne on 21 April 1509 following the death of his father, King Henry VII, Henry VIII’s reign would last almost four decades and fundamentally change England forever.

His reign witnessed:

The English Reformation.
The establishment of the Church of England.
The dissolution of the monasteries.
Major constitutional and religious change.
The strengthening of England as a European power.

Five hundred years later, The Royal Mint commemorated this historic milestone with one of its most impressive modern commemorative gold proof coins.

Unlike annual bullion issues, this is a genuine one-year commemorative design created specifically for the 500th anniversary.

Limited Royal Mint Issue

According to official Royal Mint sales figures:

Gold Proof Coins Sold: 1,130

This relatively low sales figure makes the coin considerably scarcer than many modern Royal Mint proof issues.

Combined with the limited number achieving a perfect PF70 grade, demand from collectors has remained consistently strong.

Specifications

Year: 2009
Country of Issue: Great Britain
Denomination: £5
Metal: 22 Carat Gold
Weight: 39.94g
Fine Gold Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
Diameter: 38.61mm
Finish: Proof
Edge: Milled
Legal Tender: United Kingdom

NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo

This coin has been independently authenticated and graded by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC).

Grade:

PF70 Ultra Cameo

PF70 represents the highest numerical grade awarded to a proof coin, confirming that the coin displays no post-production imperfections under 5× magnification.

The Ultra Cameo designation recognises the exceptional contrast between the deeply mirrored fields and heavily frosted design elements, creating the dramatic appearance expected from the finest proof coins.

NGC Population

At the time of writing:

PF70 Ultra Cameo: 59
Higher Grades: 0

Every certified PF70 example therefore represents one of the finest known examples recorded by NGC.

The Design

Obverse

The obverse features the fourth definitive coinage portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS.

Surrounding the portrait are the Queen’s titles together with the denomination of Five Pounds.

Reverse

The reverse, designed by Robert Elderton, features a striking portrait of King Henry VIII, inspired by the famous sixteenth-century portrait painted by Hans Holbein the Younger.

Rather than depicting Henry VIII in battle or during one of his many political achievements, the design focuses on the image that has become synonymous with Tudor England.

The detailed engraving captures the power, confidence and authority that defined Henry VIII’s reign and has become one of the Royal Mint’s most recognisable modern commemorative designs.

A Defining Figure in British History

Henry VIII remains one of Britain’s most studied monarchs.

His reign transformed England politically, economically and religiously, leaving a legacy that continues to shape British history today.

From the break with Rome to the establishment of the Church of England, his decisions altered the nation’s future in ways that are still evident more than five centuries later.

This coin commemorates the beginning of that remarkable reign, making it far more than simply another commemorative proof coin.

It represents one of the most important turning points in British history.

Why Collect This Coin?

Collectors are drawn to this issue because it combines several important qualities:

Commemorates the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s accession.
One-year-only Royal Mint design.
One ounce of gold.
Official Royal Mint Gold Proof issue.
Perfect NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo certification.
Low certified population.
Strong historical significance.
Broad appeal to both British history collectors and modern Royal Mint collectors.

Few modern commemorative coins successfully combine historical importance with exceptional presentation and certified rarity in the way this issue does.

Why Buy from Sterling Bullion Partners?

Every certified coin offered by Sterling Bullion Partners is carefully selected for quality, authenticity and collector appeal.

When you purchase from us you benefit from:

Professionally authenticated certified coins.
Independently graded examples by NGC.
High-resolution photographs of the actual coin wherever possible.
Fully insured UK delivery.
Secure protective packaging.
Knowledgeable customer support.
A trusted UK precious metals dealer committed to accuracy, transparency and exceptional service.

Whether you are building a collection of Royal Mint commemoratives or adding significant Tudor history to your collection, the 2009 Henry VIII £5 Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo represents one of the finest examples available.