Diamond Jubilee Coins

The Diamond Jubilee Coins category celebrates one of the most significant modern commemorative issues in British numismatics, marking the 60th anniversary of the accession of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (1952–2012). Released by The Royal Mint in 2012, these coins form a highly popular and diverse range of collector and investment pieces across gold, silver, platinum, piedfort, and brilliant uncirculated issues.

Struck to commemorate a truly historic royal milestone, the Diamond Jubilee coin programme includes a wide variety of designs featuring dual portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, symbolising both her youthful image at the start of her reign and her modern portrayal as a long-reigning monarch. Many designs were created by acclaimed engravers including Ian Rank-Broadley and Paul Day, making this one of the most artistically significant modern UK commemorative releases.

This category includes a full selection of Diamond Jubilee Coins, covering sovereigns, crowns, silver proofs, gold proofs, and certified graded issues.

This collection may include:

• 2012 Gold Diamond Jubilee Sovereigns (Full, Half & Double Sovereigns)
• 2012 Diamond Jubilee Gold Proof Sovereigns (one-year reverse design by Paul Day)
• 2012 £5 Diamond Jubilee Silver Proof Coins (.925 sterling silver, gold-plated variants available)
• 2012 Diamond Jubilee Gold Proof £5 Coins & Piedfort Silver Issues
• 2012 Royal Shield of Arms 50p Diamond Jubilee Coins (special one-year design)
• 2012 Silver Proof Coin Sets (multi-coin Royal Mint presentation sets)
• Platinum Proof Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Coins
• Certified PCGS & NGC Diamond Jubilee Coins
• High-grade examples including PR69, PR70, MS65–MS70 issues
• Limited edition Royal Mint presentation sets

The 2012 Diamond Jubilee series is particularly notable for introducing a one-year-only sovereign reverse design, replacing the traditional St George and the Dragon with a modern interpretation created specifically for the Jubilee celebration.

Gold proof sovereigns from this issue are struck in 22-carat gold (.9167 fineness), while silver proof coins are struck in .925 sterling silver, with select editions enhanced by gold plating for presentation purposes.

Certified Diamond Jubilee coins are highly desirable due to their combination of historic royal significance, limited mintages, and strong collector demand, with top-grade examples commanding premiums in the numismatic market.

Whether you are collecting modern sovereigns, royal commemoratives, or certified UK coinage, the Diamond Jubilee Coins category represents one of the most important and widely collected royal celebration issues of the modern era.

Browse our full selection of Diamond Jubilee Coins below, including gold sovereigns, silver proof sets, certified PCGS/NGC coins, and Royal Mint commemorative releases.