The Importance of Royal Maundy

Posted on by Emma Wilde

Royal Maundy is the tradition of the British Monarch ceremonially distributing small silver coins, known as “Maundy Money”, to elderly recipients. It dates back as far 600 AD and its origins lie in the story of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples after the Last Supper. The word “Maundy” comes from the Latin word…

The Queen's 95th Birthday Gold Sovereign Pair of 1926 and 2021

The Queen Elizabeth II 95th Birthday Gold Sovereign Pair of 1926 and 2021

  • This two coin set brings together the gold sovereign of Queen Elizabeth II’s birth-year, 1926, with the definitive St George sovereign of 2021, but a special Proof quality edition with a special ‘crowned 95’ privy mark placed onto the design especially to commemorate Her Late Majesty’s Birthday
  • Two St George definitive sovereigns, a celebration of The Queen’s 95 years!
  • Exclusive to Hattons of London
The Queen's 95th Birthday Gold One Eighth Sovereign - SOLD OUT

The 2021 Queen’s 95th Birthday 24 Carat Gold One-Eighth Sovereign

  • For the first time since 1839 a new version of the iconic Una and the Lion design on the gold one-eighth sovereign, and now featuring Queen Elizabeth II as
    Una.
  • This is also the first coin of this denomination ever to celebrate one of Her Majesty’s milestone birthdays – her 95th birthday.
  • Both sides are the work of the same designer, Jody Clark
  • Limited to only 5,999
  • Highest possible proof quality
  • Struck in 24 carat gold
  • Exclusive to Hattons of London
The Queen's 95th Birthday Gold Fractional Set

The 2021 Queen’s 95th Birthday 24 Carat Gold Fractional Sovereign Set

  • For the first time since 1839 a new version of the iconic Una and the Lion design on the gold sovereigns, and now featuring Queen Elizabeth II as
    Una.
  • Both sides are the work of the same designer, Jody Clark
  • Highest possible proof quality
  • Struck in 24 carat gold
  • Exclusive to Hattons of London
The 2021 Queen's 95th Birthday Gold Prestige Sovereign Set

The 2021 Queen’s 95th Birthday 24 Carat Gold Prestige Sovereign Proof Set

  • For the first time since 1839 a new version of the iconic Una and the Lion design on the gold sovereigns, and now featuring Queen Elizabeth II as
    Una.
  • This set includes the gold one-eighth, quarter, half and full sovereign.
  • Both sides are the work of the same designer, Jody Clark
  • Highest possible proof quality
  • Struck in 24 carat gold
  • Exclusive to Hattons of London