2026 Year of the Three Kings 90th Anniversary Gold Proof Sovereign

90 years since the famous events of 1936!

The events that unfolded during 1936 changed the course of history forever and threatened the very heart of the monarchy itself. As the nation mourned thepassing of George V, his son and heir Edward VIII caused a constitutional crisis by giving up the crown, for the woman he loved, to his younger brother, Albert, history’s most reluctant king.

Three Kings featured on one coin

To mark exactly 90 years since the unprecedented events of 1936 which saw no less than three monarchs on the British throne in less than twelve months, an official new Gold Sovereign has been released to the nation. On the reverse are three Royal portraits, by professional coin and medal designer Arianna Cicconi, depicting a superb likeness of father and sons, each wearing crowns and official robes.

The never-before-seen design includes an effigy of George V, whose passing in January 1936 triggered the extraordinary series of events that year, his son Edward who abdicated after just eleven months to marry Wallis Simpson, and his younger brother George VI who neither desired nor expected to be king.

On the coin’s obverse is an official portrait of Charles III by engraver Jody Clark, who designed the UK’s final coinage portrait of his mother, Elizabeth II.

Struck in 22-Carat Gold

A lasting and fitting tribute to this important commemoration, the limited edition ‘Year of the Three Kings’ Gold Proof Sovereign has been struck in Solid 22-Carat Gold to the most immaculate Proof finish and officially approved by Buckingham Palace. Each arrives housed in a deluxe Presentation Case with Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Issue Information:

• A new release marking nine decades since the Year of the Three Kings
• Officially approved by Buckingham Palace for release to the nation
• Expertly struck in 22-Carat Gold to the most immaculate Proof finish
• JUST 599 available worldwide – an extremely quick sell out is anticipated
• Housed in a luxury Presentation Case with Certificate of Authenticity