2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases
£2,795.00
The 2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign Gold Proof celebrates 200 years since Jean Baptiste Merlen’s Royal Arms design first appeared on The Sovereign in 1825.
Struck in traditional 22-carat gold, the Double Sovereign weighs 15.98g / approximately 0.514 troy ounces and has a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 1,260.
This example is certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases. At the time of checking on 8 October 2026, NGC records 77 First Releases examples in PF70 Ultra Cameo with none graded higher, making PF70 Ultra Cameo the NGC Top Pop grade for this First Releases category.
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2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases
The 2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign Gold Proof celebrates the 200th anniversary of Jean Baptiste Merlen’s historic Royal Arms design, first used on The Sovereign in 1825.
For the bicentenary, The Royal Mint remastered Merlen’s Royal Arms design for the 2025 Sovereign collection, pairing the historic reverse with the official coinage portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
Struck in traditional 22-carat gold, the Double Sovereign weighs 15.98g / approximately 0.514 troy ounces, contains approximately 14.64g / 0.4708 troy ounces of fine gold and has a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 1,260.
This example is certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases. At the time of checking on 8 October 2026, NGC records 77 First Releases examples in PF70 Ultra Cameo with none graded higher, making PF70 Ultra Cameo the NGC Top Pop grade for this First Releases category.
Why This Coin Stands Out
- Celebrates 200 years of Jean Baptiste Merlen’s Royal Arms Sovereign design
- Historic Royal Arms design first appeared on The Sovereign in 1825
- Maximum Coin Mintage: 1,260
- Part of the final Sovereign collection struck in rose gold
- Struck in traditional 22-carat / 916.7 gold
- Weight: 15.98g / approximately 0.514 troy ounces
- Fine gold content: approximately 14.64g / 0.4708 troy ounces
- Certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases
- NGC First Releases PF70 Ultra Cameo population of 77
- 0 graded higher – NGC Top Pop grade
- Royal Arms reverse by Jean Baptiste Merlen
- King Charles III obverse by Martin Jennings
- Official UK legal tender
Explore our wider range of certified Sovereign gold coins or our selection of certified Gold Proof coins.
200 Years of the Royal Arms Sovereign
Jean Baptiste Merlen’s Royal Arms design first appeared on The Sovereign in 1825 during the reign of King George IV.
To commemorate its 200th anniversary, The Royal Mint revived and remastered Merlen’s historic design for the 2025 Sovereign collection.
The reverse features the crowned Royal Arms associated with the historic shield-back Sovereigns, providing a distinctive alternative to Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George and the Dragon design more commonly associated with the modern Sovereign.
The obverse carries the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
Maximum Coin Mintage of Just 1,260
The 2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign Gold Proof has a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 1,260.
The Double Sovereign was issued across The Royal Mint’s 2025 Royal Arms Sovereign Proof presentations, including multi-coin sets.
The Maximum Coin Mintage represents the maximum authorised number across all relevant presentations and should not be confused with the number subsequently submitted to NGC or certified at a particular grade.
For more information about this distinction, see our Coin Population vs Mintage guide.
The Final Rose-Gold Sovereign Collection
The 2025 Royal Arms issue also marks the end of an era for The Sovereign.
The 2025 Sovereign collection represents the final Sovereign collection struck in rose gold. From 2026, The Royal Mint returned the Sovereign range to yellow gold.
The 2025 Double Sovereign therefore combines the Royal Arms bicentenary, a Maximum Coin Mintage of 1,260 and its place within the final rose-gold Sovereign collection.
NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases
This example is certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases.
PF70 is the highest numerical Proof grade awarded by Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC).
The Ultra Cameo designation identifies qualifying Proof coins displaying strong contrast between frosted design elements and deeply mirrored fields.
First Releases is a separate NGC designation confirming that the coin met NGC’s applicable requirements for that release designation.
At the time of checking on 8 October 2026, NGC records:
- First Releases PF70 Ultra Cameo Population: 77
- Higher Grades: 0
- NGC Status: Top Pop grade
The population relates specifically to the NGC First Releases category and should not be confused with the coin’s Maximum Coin Mintage of 1,260.
NGC population figures can change as additional coins are submitted for certification.
Learn more in our PF70 Ultra Cameo guide, NGC First Releases vs Early Releases guide and Coin Population Report guide.
22-Carat Gold & UK Legal Tender
The 2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign is struck in 916.7 fine gold / 22 carat and weighs 15.98 grams, equivalent to approximately 0.514 troy ounces in total weight.
Its fine gold content is approximately 14.64g / 0.4708 troy ounces.
The coin measures approximately 28.40mm in diameter, is struck to Proof quality and has a milled edge.
As official UK legal tender, qualifying gains made by UK individuals are generally exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax under current rules. Qualifying investment gold is also generally exempt from VAT in the UK.
Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and legislation can change. This information is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute personal tax advice.
Images & Presentation
The close-up obverse and reverse photographs shown on this page are images of the actual coin offered for sale.
Images showing the coin within an NGC holder are digitally generated representations created for presentation purposes. The appearance of the holder, label positioning and other presentation details may therefore differ from the generated slab images shown.
The coin offered is certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases as described on this page.
Specifications
| Year | 2025 |
| Coin | Double Sovereign |
| Issue | Royal Arms – 200th Anniversary |
| Issuer | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Monarch | King Charles III |
| Denomination | Double Sovereign |
| Metal | Gold |
| Fineness | 916.7 / 22 Carat |
| Weight | 15.98g / Approx. 0.514 Troy Ounces |
| Fine Gold Content | Approx. 14.64g / 0.4708 Troy Ounces |
| Diameter | Approx. 28.40mm |
| Quality | Proof |
| Edge | Milled |
| Maximum Coin Mintage | 1,260 |
| Reverse | Royal Arms |
| Reverse Designer | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
| Obverse | King Charles III |
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
| Grading Company | NGC |
| Grade | PF70 Ultra Cameo |
| Designation | First Releases |
| NGC First Releases PF70 Population | 77 |
| Higher Grades | 0 |
| NGC Status | Top Pop Grade |
| Population Checked | 8 October 2026 |
| UK Legal Tender | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign significant?
It commemorates 200 years since Jean Baptiste Merlen’s Royal Arms design first appeared on The Sovereign in 1825, has a Maximum Coin Mintage of 1,260 and forms part of the final Sovereign collection struck in rose gold before The Royal Mint returned to yellow gold from 2026.
What is the mintage of the 2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign?
The 2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign has a Maximum Coin Mintage of 1,260.
How much gold is in the 2025 Double Sovereign?
The coin weighs 15.98g / approximately 0.514 troy ounces and is struck in 22-carat gold. Its fine gold content is approximately 14.64g / 0.4708 troy ounces.
What does NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases mean?
PF70 is NGC’s highest numerical Proof grade. Ultra Cameo identifies strong contrast between frosted design elements and deeply mirrored fields, while First Releases is a separate NGC release designation.
What is the NGC population?
At the time of checking on 8 October 2026, NGC records 77 First Releases examples in PF70 Ultra Cameo with none graded higher, making PF70 Ultra Cameo the NGC Top Pop grade for this First Releases category.
Is the 2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign CGT exempt?
As UK legal tender, qualifying gains made by UK individuals are generally exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax under current rules. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and legislation can change.
Buy the 2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign PF70 First Releases
The 2025 Royal Arms Double Sovereign combines the 200th anniversary of Merlen’s Royal Arms design, a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 1,260, substantial 15.98g 22-carat gold format and NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases certification.
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