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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:
 | 1967 ELIZABETH II GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN BOXED COA £ 669.68 |
 | 1982 Gold Half Sovereign Coin - Queen Elizabeth - 22ct Gold £ 333.00 |
 | Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 664.14 |
 | 1853 VICTORIA SHIELD GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN HIGH GRADE £ 715.58 |
 | 2005 Gold Sovereign Coin Elizabeth II Fourth Head, In Capsule £ 669.68 |
 | Near-uncirculated London mint shieldback Queen Victoria gold sovereign 1847 £ 975.68 |
 | 1981 Gold Full Sovereign, Uncased Proof, Elizabeth II £ 1,026.68 |
 | gold full sovereign 2024 £ 644.18 |
 | 1988 Gold Full Sovereign, Elizabeth II £ 1,026.68 |
 | 1906 Gold Full Sovereign, Edward VII £ 1,026.68 |
 | 1998 Gold Full Sovereign, Uncased Proof, Elizabeth II £ 1,026.68 |
 | 1906 Edward VII Gold Half Sovereign, Sydney Mint £ 370.00 |
 | Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1979 to 2025 - Choose your year £ 895.00 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Half-Sovereign 2022 Gold Proof Coin £ 353.48 |
 | One Eighth Sovereign Ann Princess Royal 75th Birthday Solid 22ct Gold 1/8 Coin £ 124.99 |
 | Solid Gold Sovereign Princess Anne Royal Family Full Presentation Pack Bullion £ 159.99 |
 | 1909 Gold Half Sovereign Edward VII £ 343.28 |
 | 2025 GOLD SOVEREIGN GEORGE AND THE DRAGON UNITED KINGDOM 7.98g £ 975.68 |
 | 1824 George IV Milled Gold Full Sovereign, Scarce £ 1,950.00 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II 2020 Bullion Gold Sovereign in Capsule £ 669.68 |
On eBay USA:
| 1982 Gold Half Sovereign Coin - Queen Elizabeth - 22ct Gold £ 333.00 |
| 1853 VICTORIA SHIELD GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN HIGH GRADE £ 715.58 |
| Near-uncirculated London mint shieldback Queen Victoria gold sovereign 1847 £ 975.68 |
| 2005 Gold Sovereign Coin Elizabeth II Fourth Head, In Capsule £ 669.68 |
| 1981 Gold Full Sovereign, Uncased Proof, Elizabeth II £ 1,026.68 |
| 1988 Gold Full Sovereign, Elizabeth II £ 1,026.68 |
| Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Half-Sovereign 2022 Gold Proof Coin £ 353.48 |
| One Eighth Sovereign Ann Princess Royal 75th Birthday Solid 22ct Gold 1/8 Coin £ 124.99 |