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List of Strike of the Day Sovereigns

Here is a list of notable Strike of the Day (SOTD) Sovereigns issued by The Royal Mint:

  • 2012 – Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee SOTD
  • 2017 – 200th Anniversary SOTD
  • 2017 – Platinum Wedding Anniversary SOTD
  • 2017 – Accession 65th Anniversary SOTD
  • 2018 – 65th Anniversary Of Elizabeth II's Coronation SOTD
  • 2018 – Prince George's 5th Birthday SOTD
  • 2019 – 200th Anniversary Of Queen Victoria's Birthday SOTD
  • 2019 – 200th Anniversary Of Prince Albert's Birthday SOTD
  • 2020 – "Brexit" SOTD
  • 2020 – 75th Anniversary of VE Day SOTD
  • 2020 – 75th Anniversary of VJ Day SOTD
  • 2021 – Queen's 95th Birthday SOTD
  • 2022 – Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee SOTD
  • 2023 – The Coronation SOTD
  • 2023 – 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III SOTD
  • 2024 – D-Day 80th Anniversary SOTD

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2012 Strike of the Day Sovereign

2012 Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee SOTD

The 2012 Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee SOTD was struck on 2 June 2012 to to mark 60th anniversary of Elizabeth II’s accession.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 1195
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • No Privy mark

2012 Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2012 Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee SOTD Obverse 2012 Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee SOTD Reverse
Mint mark
2020 The Brexit SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Britannia Coin Company

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2013 Strike of the Day Sovereign

2018 60th Anniversary Of Elizabeth II's Coronation SOTD

The 2018 60th Anniversary Of Elizabeth II's Coronation SOTD was struck on 2 June 2013 to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 650
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • No Privy mark

2018 60th Anniversary Of Elizabeth II's Coronation SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2018 60th Anniversary Of Elizabeth II's Coronation SOTD Obverse 2018 60th Anniversary Of Elizabeth II's Coronation SOTD SOTD Reverse
Mint mark
2018 Coronation SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Britannia Coin Company


2013 The Birth Of Prince George SOTD

The 2013 The Birth Of Prince George SOTD was struck on ?????? 2013 to mark the birth of Prince George.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 750
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • No Privy mark

2013 The Birth Of Prince George SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2013 The Birth Of Prince George SOTD Obverse 2013 The Birth Of Prince George SOTD Reverse

Image: The Britannia Coin Company

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2014 Strike of the Day Sovereign

2014 Prince George's First Birthday SOTD

The 2014 Prince George's First Birthday SOTD was struck on 12 June 2021 to celebrate Prince George's First Birthday.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 1195
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • On the reverse, below the St. George and Dragon image there is a special privy mark. This is present to the left of the date, below the image of St George and the dragon.

2014 Prince George's First Birthday SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2014 Prince George's First Birthday SOTD Obverse 2014 Prince George's First Birthday SOTD Reverse
Mint mark
2020 The Brexit SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Britannia Coin Company

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2015 Strike of the Day Sovereign

2015 The Birth Of Princess Charlotte SOTD

The 2015 The Birth Of Princess Charlotte SOTD was struck on 1???? 2015 to comemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 1195
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • On the reverse, below the St. George and Dragon image there is a special privy mark. This is present to the left of the date, below the image of St George and the dragon.

2015 The Birth Of Princess Charlotte SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2015 The Birth Of Princess Charlotte SOTD Obverse 2015 The Birth Of Princess Charlotte SOTD Reverse
Mint mark
2020 The Brexit SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Britannia Coin Company

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2015 Strike of the Day Sovereign

2016 Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday SOTD

The 2016 Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday SOTD was struck on 12 June 2021 ro comemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 1195
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • On the reverse, below the St. George and Dragon image there is a special privy mark. This is present to the left of the date, below the image of St George and the dragon.

2016 Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2016 Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday SOTD Obverse 22016 Queen Elizabeth II's 90th Birthday SOTD Reverse
Mint mark
2020 The Brexit SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Britannia Coin Company

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2017 Strike of the Day Sovereign

2017 200th Anniversary SOTD

The 2018 200th Anniversary SOTD was struck on 1 July 2017 to mark the 200th Anniversary. 1 July 2017 marked 200 years since the first modern Sovereigns were struck.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 650
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • On the reverse, below the St George and Dragon image there is a special privy mark present to the left of the date, below the image of St George and the dragon.

2018 200th Anniversary SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2018 Coronation SOTD Obverse 2018 Coronation SOTD Reverse

Image: The Britannia Coin Company


2017 Platinum Wedding Anniversary SOTD

The 2017 Platinum Wedding Anniversary SOTD was struck on 20 November 2017 to mark the 5th Birthday of Prince George.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 750
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • No Privy mark

2017 Platinum Wedding Anniversary SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2017 Platinum Wedding Anniversary SOTD Obverse 2017 Platinum Wedding Anniversary SOTD Reverse

Image: The Royal Mint


2017 Accession 65th Anniversary SOTD

The 2017 Accession 65th Anniversary SOTD was struck on 6 February 2017 to mark 65th anniversary of Elizabeth II’s accession.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 750
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • No Privy mark

2017 Accession 65th Anniversary SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2018 Prince George SOTD Obverse 2018 Prince George SOTD Reverse

Image: The Royal Mint

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2018 Strike of the Day Sovereign

2018 65th Anniversary Of Elizabeth II's Coronation SOTD

The 2018 65th Anniversary Of Elizabeth II's Coronation SOTD was struck on 2 June 2018 to mark the 65th Anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 650
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • On the reverse, below the St George and Dragon image there is a special privy mark present to the left of the date, below the image of St George and the dragon.

2018 65th Anniversary Of Elizabeth II's Coronation SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2018 Coronation SOTD Obverse 2018 Coronation SOTD Reverse
Mint mark
2018 Coronation SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Britannia Coin Company


2018 Prince George's 5th Birthday SOTD

The 2018 Prince George's 5th Birthday SOTD was struck on 22 July 2018 to mark the 5th Birthday of Prince George.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 750
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • No Privy mark

2018 Prince George's 5th Birthday SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2018 Prince George SOTD Obverse 2018 Prince George SOTD Reverse

Image: The Britannia Coin Company

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2019 Strike of the Day Sovereign

2019 200th Anniversary Of Queen Victoria's Birthday SOTD

The 2019 200th Anniversary Of Queen Victoria's Birthday SOTD was struck on 24 May 2019 to mark the 200th Anniversary Of Queen Victoria's Birthday.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 650
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • On the reverse, below the St. George and Dragon image there is a special privy mark. This is present to the left of the date, below the image of St George and the dragon.

200th Anniversary Of Queen Victoria's Birthday SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2020 The Brexit SOTD Obverse 2020 The Brexit SOTD Reverse
Mint mark
2020 The Brexit SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Royal Mint

2019 200th Anniversary Of Prince Albert's Birthday SOTD

The 2019 200th Anniversary Of Prince Albert's Birthday SOTD was struck on 24 May 2019 to mark the 200th Anniversary Of Queen Victoria's Birthday.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 650
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • On the reverse, below the St. George and Dragon image there is a special privy mark. This is present to the left of the date, below the image of St George and the dragon.

2019 200th Anniversary Of Prince Albert's Birthday SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2020 The Brexit SOTD Obverse 2020 The Brexit SOTD Reverse
Mint mark
2020 The Brexit SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Britannia Coin Company

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2020 Strike of the Day Sovereign

2020 The "Brexit" SOTD

The 2020 Strike On Day "Brexit" 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin Withdrawal EU SOTD was struck on 31 January 2020 to mark the historic day when UK formaly left EU.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 750
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • On the reverse, below the St. George and Dragon image there is a special privy mark. This is present to the left of the date, below the image of St George and the dragon.

2020 The "Brexit" SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2020 The Brexit SOTD Obverse 2020 The Brexit SOTD Reverse
Mint mark
2020 The Brexit SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Royal Mint


2020 75th Anniversary of VE Day SOTD

The 75th Anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day 2020 SOTD was struck on 8 May 2020 to commemorate the Allied victory in Europe.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 750
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • On the reverse, below the St. George and Dragon image there is a special privy mark 'VE75'. This is present to the left of the date, below the image of St George and the dragon.

2020 75th Anniversary of VE Day SOTD
Obverse Reverse
75th Anniversary of VE Day 2020 SOTD Obverse 75th Anniversary of VE Day 2020 SOTD Reverse
Mint mark
75th Anniversary of VE Day 2020 SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Royal Mint


2020 75th Anniversary of VJ Day SOTD

The 75th Anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day 2020 SOTD was struck on 15 August 2020 to commemorate the end of the Second World War after Japan surrendered on August 15, 1945.


Key Information

  • Mintage Limited Edition 750.
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated standard
  • Matt finish
  • The coin features a special 'VJ75' mint mark on the reverse

2020 75th Anniversary of VJ Day SOTD
Obverse Reverse
75th Anniversary of VJ Day 2020 SOTD Obverse 75th Anniversary of VJ Day 2020 SOTD Reverse
Mint mark
75th Anniversary of VJ Day 2020 SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Royal Mint

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2021 Strike of the Day Sovereign

2021 Queen's 95th Birthday SOTD

The 2021 Queen's 95th Birthday SOTD was struck on 12 June 2021 to comemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 95th birthday.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 1195
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • On the reverse, below the St. George and Dragon image there is a special privy mark. This is present to the left of the date, below the image of St George and the dragon.

2021 Queen's 95th Birthday SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2022 Memorial Sovereign Obverse 2022 Memorial Sovereign Reverse
Mint mark
2020 The Brexit SOTD Mint mark

Image: The Royal Mint

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2022 Strike of the Day Sovereigns

2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee SOTD

The 2022 Standard Sovereign was struck on 6 February 2022 to mark seventy years since Elizabeth II acceded to the throne.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 1200
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • No privy mark. The reverse of the coin doesnot feature the usual Saint George and the dragon has been replaced with an interpretation of the royal arms, one-year-only reverse.

2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee SOTD Obverse 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee SOTD Reverse

Image: The Royal Mint

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2023 Strike of the Day Sovereigns

2023 The Coronation SOTD

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III 2023 Celebration SOTD was struck on on 6 May 2023.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 750.
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • The coin features a special VE Day 75 mint mark

2023 The Coronation SOTD
Obverse Reverse
The Coronation SOTD Obverse The Coronation SOTD Reverse

Image: The Royal Mint


2023 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III SOTD

The 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III Celebration SOTD was struck on on 6 May 2023.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 750.
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • The coin features a special VE Day 75 mint mark

2023 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III SOTD
Obverse Reverse
75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III SOTD Obverse 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III SOTD Reverse

Image: The Royal Mint

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2024 Strike of the Day Sovereigns

2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary SOTD

The 2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary SOTD was struck on on 6 June 2024 to honour those who participated in the Normandy Landings in 1944.


Key Information

  • Mintage: Limited Edition 1000.
  • Plain-edged Sovereign
  • Brilliant Uncirculated
  • Matt finish
  • On the reverse, below the St. George and Dragon image there is a privy mark which has a World War Two helmet above the number 80, This can be found to the left of the date, below the image of St George and the dragon.


2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary SOTD
Obverse Reverse
2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary SOTD Obverse 2024 D-Day 80th Anniversary SOTD Reverse

Image: The Royal Mint

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2025

2025 Proof Shield Sovereign

The 2025 Shiled Sovereign was the first to feature the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Martin Jennings. Struck to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the reverse retained Benedetto Pistrucci’s classic Saint George and the Dragon design.


2025 Proof Shield Sovereign
Obverse Reverse
2022 Memorial Sovereign Obverse 2022 Memorial Sovereign Reverse

Image: The Royal Mint


2025 Proof St. George's and Dragon Sovereign

The 2025 Proof St. George's and Dragon Sovereign features the final definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark and retains the classic Saint George and the Dragon reverse.


2025 Proof St. George's and Dragon Sovereign
Obverse Reverse
22025 Proof St. George's and Dragon Sovereign Obverse 2025 Proof St. George's and Dragon Sovereign Reverse

Image: The Royal Mint


2025 Proof Shield Five Sovereign

The 2025 Proof Shield Five Sovereign features the final definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark and retains the classic Saint George and the Dragon reverse.


2025 Proof Shield Five Sovereign
Obverse Reverse
2025 Proof Shield Five Sovereign 2025 Proof Shield Five Sovereign

Image: The Royal Mint

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