2025 Royal Arms Quarter Sovereign Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases
£650.00
The 2025 Royal Arms Quarter Sovereign Gold Proof commemorates 200 years since Jean Baptiste Merlen’s Royal Arms design first appeared on The Sovereign in 1825.
With a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 1,535, the Quarter Sovereign was issued within The Royal Mint’s multi-coin Proof sets and forms part of the final Sovereign collection struck in rose gold before the return to yellow gold from 2026.
This example is certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases. At the time of checking on 8 October 2026, NGC records 101 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 Quarter Sovereign Gold Proof NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases
The 2025 Royal Arms Quarter 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 2025 collection, The Royal Mint faithfully remastered Merlen’s Royal Arms design and paired it with the official coinage portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
With a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 1,535, the Quarter Sovereign was issued within The Royal Mint’s multi-coin Proof sets. The 2025 collection is also historically significant as the final Sovereign collection struck in rose gold before The Royal Mint returned to yellow gold from 2026.
This example is certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases. At the time of checking on 8 October 2026, NGC records 101 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
- Faithfully remastered by The Royal Mint for 2025
- Maximum Coin Mintage: 1,535
- Issued within The Royal Mint’s multi-coin Sovereign Proof sets
- Part of the final Sovereign collection struck in rose gold
- Struck in traditional 22-carat / 916.67 gold
- Certified NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases
- NGC First Releases PF70 Ultra Cameo population of 101
- 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
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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, restored and remastered Merlen’s historic design using modern minting technology for the 2025 Sovereign collection.
The reverse features the distinctive crowned Royal Arms associated with the historic shield-back Sovereigns, providing a clear departure from 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, bringing together a nineteenth-century Royal Arms design and the definitive portrait of the current monarch.
Maximum Coin Mintage of Just 1,535
The 2025 Royal Arms Quarter Sovereign has a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 1,535.
The Quarter Sovereign was included within The Royal Mint’s multi-coin Sovereign Proof sets rather than being offered as a standard individually presented coin.
The Maximum Coin Mintage represents the maximum authorised number of 2025 Royal Arms Quarter Sovereigns across the relevant presentations. It should not be confused with the number subsequently submitted to NGC or the number achieving a particular grade.
For more information about the distinction between original issue figures and certified populations, see our Coin Population vs Mintage guide.
The Final Rose-Gold Sovereign Collection
The 2025 Royal Arms issue also marks an important transition in the modern history of The Sovereign.
The 2025 Sovereign collection represents the final Sovereign collection struck in rose gold, bringing an end to the modern use of the copper-rich alloy responsible for the distinctive warmer colour of these Sovereigns.
From 2026, The Royal Mint returned the Sovereign range to yellow gold.
The 2025 Quarter Sovereign therefore combines two separate historical characteristics: the 200th anniversary of Merlen’s Royal Arms design 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, the NGC Census records:
- Total First Releases Population: 104
- PF70 Ultra Cameo: 101
- PF69 Ultra Cameo: 3
- Higher Grades: 0
- NGC Status: Top Pop grade
This means 101 of the 104 First Releases examples currently recorded by NGC are graded PF70 Ultra Cameo.
The population relates specifically to the NGC First Releases category and should not be confused with the coin’s Maximum Coin Mintage of 1,535. NGC population figures can also 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.
Traditional 22-Carat Sovereign Gold
The 2025 Royal Arms Quarter Sovereign is struck in traditional 22-carat / 916.67 gold, weighs 2.00g and measures 13.50mm in diameter.
The coin has a Proof finish and milled edge.
As an official UK legal tender coin, 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 | Quarter Sovereign |
| Issue | Royal Arms – 200th Anniversary |
| Issuer | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Monarch | King Charles III |
| Denomination | Quarter Sovereign |
| Metal | Gold |
| Alloy | 916.67 Gold / 22 Carat |
| Weight | 2.00g |
| Diameter | 13.50mm |
| Quality | Proof |
| Edge | Milled |
| Maximum Coin Mintage | 1,535 |
| Original Distribution | Royal Mint Multi-Coin Proof Sets |
| 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 Population | 104 |
| NGC First Releases PF70 Population | 101 |
| NGC First Releases PF69 Population | 3 |
| 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 Quarter Sovereign significant?
The coin commemorates 200 years since Jean Baptiste Merlen’s Royal Arms design first appeared on The Sovereign in 1825. It is also 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 Quarter Sovereign?
The coin has a Maximum Coin Mintage of 1,535.
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 First Releases population?
At the time of checking on 8 October 2026, NGC records 104 First Releases examples. Of these, 101 are PF70 Ultra Cameo and 3 are PF69 Ultra Cameo, with none graded higher.
Is PF70 Ultra Cameo the Top Pop grade?
Yes. NGC records no examples graded numerically higher than PF70, making PF70 Ultra Cameo the NGC Top Pop grade for the First Releases category at the time of checking.
Who designed the 2025 Royal Arms Quarter Sovereign?
The Royal Arms reverse is the historic design of Jean Baptiste Merlen, remastered for the 2025 collection. The King Charles III obverse portrait was designed by Martin Jennings.
Is the 2025 Royal Arms Quarter 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 Quarter Sovereign PF70 First Releases
The 2025 Royal Arms Quarter Sovereign combines the 200th anniversary of Merlen’s historic Royal Arms design, a Maximum Coin Mintage of just 1,535, its place within the final rose-gold Sovereign collection and NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases certification.
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