2012 Sovereign Coins

Explore our collection of 2012 Sovereign Coins, issued to commemorate one of the most significant royal milestones of the modern era. Struck by The Royal Mint, the 2012 Sovereign celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking 60 years since her accession to the throne. Featuring a rare one-year-only reverse design by Paul Day , these coins stand apart from standard annual Sovereign releases and are highly sought after by collectors and investors alike.

Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee

The 2012 Sovereign was created to honour Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee, making it one of the most distinctive issues in the modern Sovereign series. Rather than using the traditional Benedetto Pistrucci reverse, The Royal Mint commissioned sculptor Paul Day to create a contemporary interpretation of St George and the Dragon, making 2012 only the fourth time during the Queen’s reign that the classic reverse design was replaced. This unique design appears exclusively on 2012-dated Sovereigns and is a defining feature of the collection.

Available Denominations and Editions

The 2012 Sovereign collection includes a wide variety of formats for collectors and investors, including:

• Quarter Sovereign
• Half Sovereign
• Full Sovereign
• Double Sovereign
• Five Sovereign Piece
• Gold Bullion editions
• Brilliant Uncirculated editions
• Gold Proof editions
• Multi-coin proof sets
• Limited “Struck on the Day” editions celebrating the Diamond Jubilee

Many issues were produced with restricted mintages and presented in official Royal Mint packaging, adding to their desirability.

A Landmark Modern Sovereign

The 2012 Sovereign is one of the defining releases of the modern series, celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II with a unique reverse design seen only for this commemorative year. Combining historical importance, artistic innovation, and the enduring prestige of Britain’s flagship gold coin, it remains an essential addition to any Sovereign collection.

Browse our range below to discover 2012 Sovereign Coins, including Quarter, Half, Full, Double and Five Sovereigns, bullion and proof editions, Brilliant Uncirculated releases, Diamond Jubilee commemoratives, “Struck on the Day” issues, presentation sets, and certified examples from this historic year.