A collection of platinum-gold sovereigns with a unique world-first edge reeding pattern have been created in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and the personal qualities Her Majesty has shown throughout her 70-year reign.
As Queen Elizabeth II becomes the first British monarch ever to reach a Platinum Jubilee, leading coin expert Hattons of London has created a stunning series of platinum gold sovereign coins featuring exclusive designs by Jody Clark, designer of the current portrait of the Queen on British coinage.
The neoclassical portraits are inspired by William Wyon’s celebrated 19th Century coin engraving ‘The Three Graces’, designed for King George III. Each design celebrates one of the personal values embodied by Her Majesty; Devotion, Strength, Wisdom and Leadership – or, the Four Graces of a ‘new Elizabethan era’.
The collection is the second exclusive range released by Hattons of London to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, and the second to be struck in platinum-gold, which is created by enriching solid 22 carat gold with 2 carats’-worth of platinum. This valuable alloy is being reserved for coins minted in this Jubilee year. The sold-out Platinum Jubilee Monarch collection, released in January, was the fastest-selling in Hattons of London’s history.
Hattons of London is a leading expert in rare and exclusive coins with a vast collection which includes the Queen Victoria 200th anniversary range, featuring the first 24-carat gold twenty-pound sovereign.
Hot on the heels of the company’s first Platinum Jubilee range, the Her Majesty’s Graces Platinum Jubilee Gold Sovereign Range also features a world first. The coins are the first sovereigns in the world to feature a special edge reeding pattern. Each coin features precisely 70 reeds, or ‘ridges’ around the edge in honour of the 70 years of Her Majesty’s reign.
Managing director Simon Mellinger explained: “We are extremely excited about this latest collection as they will be the world’s first sovereign coins ever to be struck with a unique, 70 reed edging; one reed to celebrate each of the years that Her Majesty has reigned.
“While our first collection celebrated significant moments throughout the Queen’s reign, with this collection we wanted to recognise the personal values that the Queen has embodied throughout her time on the throne. With these coins, we want to celebrate our monarch’s incredible leadership, wisdom, strength and her unwavering devotion to her country.”
While pre-orders have seen avid collectors clamouring to get their hands on the range, Mr Mellinger said there are opportunities for everyone.
“Given the unique nature of the Platinum Jubilee, and the success of the first collection, we’re expecting to see very high demand for this latest range.
“This isn’t just for coin collectors – there’s a much wider appeal for the general public who will want them as a commemoration of this important, and maybe never-to-be-repeated, anniversary,” he said.
Coins are available now, starting from just £69. For more information or to view the whole range, visit www.hattonsoflondon.co.uk
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