2007 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Gold Coin

The most recent issue from the British Royal Mint is a striking 2007 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Standard Gold Coin. This is one of the most highly anticipated annual issues from the Royal Mint and there is a low worldwide issue limit of just 1,000 coins available

Each coin measures an impressive 36.02 millimeters in diameter and weighs a hefty 39.94 g – the equivalent in gold content to five individual gold sovereigns.

Benedetto Pistrucci’s dramatic portrayal of St George and the dragon appears on the reverse, while the obverse features the traditional portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS. The exceptional combination of beauty, rarity and high gold content means the £5 Brilliant Uncirculated gold coin will be highly sought after by numismatics worldwide.

According to the Royal Mint, "In the 19th century, coinage reform re-introduced the gold sovereign and also saw the origin of what was destined to become one of the most enduring of all numismatic designs – the acclaimed rendering of St George and the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci – and a subject that has inspired and fascinated artists and sculptors for centuries."

"While the new sovereign made its debut in 1817, it was 1820 before the first £5 coin was struck. It was a magnificent coin suitable more as a presentation piece rather than for general circulation and it was not until 1887 that the £5 coins were at last issued to the public. The enormous demand was such that the Chancellor of the Exchequer felt obliged to assure the House of Commons that the Mint would eventually satisfy every request and, in the event, more than 53,000 pieces were struck."

"With very few exceptions, Pistrucci’s St George has dominated the sovereign family ever since and has been beautifully restored to how it was seen almost 200 years ago especially for this year’s coin. Using a combination of traditional hand-engraving skills and state-of-the-art technology, the result is indeed remarkable, bearing witness to the special care that has been taken over one of the greatest coin designs in world history."

Each gold coin is housed in a stylish green presentation case complete with an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the Chief Executive of the Royal Mint and is priced at £745.00.

The 2007 £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Gold Coin from the British Royal Mint will make a fascinating and valuable addition to any coin collection.