2026 Concorde 50th Anniversary Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign

Brand-new British Isles Gold Quarter Sovereign

At 11:40am on the 21st January 1976, Concorde’s first ever passenger flights took off, simultaneously departing from London to Bahrain and Paris to Rio de Janeiro at breathtaking speeds of up to 1,350mph – that’s more than twice the speed of sound! To mark 50 years since these groundbreaking maiden journeys which revolutionised the aviation industry forever, an official NEW Quarter Sovereign has now been issued following official approval from Buckingham Palace.

Celebrating the iconic Concorde

Jointly developed by Sud Aviation and the British Aircraft Corporation, the ambitious Anglo-French project ushered in an exciting new era of flight, achieving speeds unmatched by any other commercial aeroplane and offering passengers a premium experience with onboard champagne and delicious gourmet meals for decades, until it took its final journey in 2003.

Struck in 22 Carat Gold

This superb coin has been struck in 22 Carat Gold to the highest Proof finish to showcase its ONE-YEAR-ONLY design in incredible detail. Issued with a mintage of just 999 worldwide, the gold coin features the iconic jet soaring overhead, aided by its distinctive droop nose, narrow fuselage, and unique delta-wings, captured by leading artist and sculptor Matt Bonaccorsi. A renowned figure in the coinage industry, Bonaccorsi spent 15 years at The Royal Mint, working on many major designs and serving as Chief Engraver from 2004–2011.

Act now – just 999 worldwide

With a mintage of just 999 Gold Quarter Sovereigns issued worldwide to mark the landmark anniversary of the world-famous Concorde, a swift response is highly recommended. The coin comes housed in a Deluxe Presentation Case with Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Issue Information:

• Introducing a brand-new British Isles Gold Quarter Sovereign release, issued to mark the 50th Anniversary of the first Concorde commercial flight
• Officially approved by Buckingham Palace, the new gold coin is the perfect tribute to this exceptional example of 20th Century technological development – transporting lucky passengers at twice the speed of sound
• The new coin release features a NEW design of the iconic jet by renowned former Royal Mint chief engraver, Matt Bonaccorsi
• Struck in 22 Carat Gold to a proof finish and is limited to just 999 coins worldwide – a tiny mintage for a British Isles Gold Quarter Sovereign, which means a quick sell out is expected
• Housed in a Deluxe Presentation Case with Certificate of Authenticity