The 2022 Gold Five-Sovereign Piece Coin is struck by The Royal Mint in 22-carat gold as part of the British Sovereign family. This largest standard modern Sovereign denomination has 1.284 troy oz gross weight and around 1.1771 troy oz of fine gold, giving it a clear place within the wider Quarter, Half, Full, Double and Five-Sovereign range.
The obverse carries the monarch portrait used for the year of issue, while the reverse features a special reverse or commemorative treatment linked to the issue year. The 2022 coin is issued during the Jody Clark portrait era of Queen Elizabeth II, covering several major royal milestone years, which helps place it within the changing portrait and design history of modern Royal Mint gold coinage.
The 2022 Memorial issue was released following the death of Queen Elizabeth II and carries strong historical significance as part of the transition from Elizabeth II to King Charles III.
