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The 2010 Gold proof Crown (five pounds) was issued to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Restoration of the Monarchy. The Restoration of the English monarchy began in 1660 when Charles II was returned to the throne by Parliament following Cromwell’s period of rule in return for more leniency in how the country was run and changes to the religious setup.
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The obverse shows Queen Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The coin is made of solid 22 carat gold (Gold fineness of 0.916) and has a weight of 39.94g. Only 1,200 gold proof crowns were issued.
The reverse features a design by David Cornell, depicting a crown above a spray of oak leaves, interlinked ‘C’s and the date ‘1660’. The inscription is ‘RESTORATION OF THE MONARCHY’ with the denomination in words ‘FIVE POUNDS’ below. The edge inscription reads ‘A QUIET AND PEACEFUL POSSESSION’.
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Originally issued by the Royal Mint in an acrylic capsule, presented in a wooden case, with outer black card box. It was issued with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity (COA).
On eBay UK:
 | 22 Carat Full Gold Sovereign £ 924.70 |
 | 2022 Full Gold Sovereign Royal Arms bullion coin 7.99g 22ct unboxed £ 895.00 |
 | 1992 Proof Half Gold Sovereign Scarce £ 804.75 |
 | 1910 Royal Mint Full Gold Sovereign Sydney Mint – PCGS MS63 - Scarce in Grade £ 996.10 |
 | 2008 Gold Sovereign With Certificate and Luxury Quality Wooden Case £ 1,165.50 |
 | 1926 Gold Sovereign South Africa BU £ 1,243.20 |
 | GEORGE V Half Sovereign Coin 22 Carat Gold 1913 3.99g XF - EHB £ 600.00 |
 | 1981 Full Gold Sovereign In Luxury Case £ 1,137.75 |
 | 1980 Full Gold Sovereign In Luxury Case £ 1,137.75 |
 | 1873 Young Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign £ 935.59 |
 | 1908 KING EDWARD VII GOLD HALF SOVEREIGN 22ct £ 475.00 |
 | 2011 Gold Sovereign £ 1,104.45 |
 | 2017 Gold Sovereign Coin £ 1,137.75 |
 | 2024 Gold Sovereign 1/8th D-Day 22 Carat 1g Coin £ 167.10 |
 | 22 Carat 2002Half Sovereign In a 9ct Gold Pendant. £ 799.99 |
 | Gold Full Sovereign Year 2000 22ct Gold Coin Royal Mint, Inside Sealed Bag £ 1,026.70 |
 | 2004 Gold Sovereign £ 1,104.45 |
 | 1913 Gold Sovereign Coin Perth Mint £ 1,215.45 |
 | 1/4 Gold Sovereign Coin Genuine British Gold Collectable. Excellent Condition £ 400.00 |
 | 2022 QEII Memorial Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign – LOW COA #0011. £ 968.78 |
On eBay USA:
| 22 Carat Full Gold Sovereign £ 924.70 |
| 2022 Full Gold Sovereign Royal Arms bullion coin 7.99g 22ct unboxed £ 895.00 |
| 1992 Proof Half Gold Sovereign Scarce £ 804.75 |
| 1910 Royal Mint Full Gold Sovereign Sydney Mint – PCGS MS63 - Scarce in Grade £ 996.10 |
| GEORGE V Half Sovereign Coin 22 Carat Gold 1913 3.99g XF - EHB £ 600.00 |
| 1926 Gold Sovereign South Africa BU £ 1,243.20 |
| 22 Carat 2002Half Sovereign In a 9ct Gold Pendant. £ 799.99 |
| 2024 Gold Sovereign 1/8th D-Day 22 Carat 1g Coin £ 167.10 |