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Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
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2009 Great Britain Gold 1/4 Sovereign Coin
The 2009 Great Britain Gold 1/4 Sovereign Coin features .9167 fine gold content, weighing 0.25 troy oz (7.776 g). Issued by The Royal Mint, this coin is sought after by collectors and investors for its historical significance and investment potential.
.9167 22k Gold fine· 0.2500 troy oz (7.776 g)· IRA eligible
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A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AU-1831
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeMS-69
Chain of custodyThe Royal Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 2009 Great Britain Gold 1/4 Sovereign Coin is a distinguished piece of numismatic history, crafted from .9167 fine gold and weighing 0.25 troy oz (7.776 g). Minted by The Royal Mint, this coin is a testament to British craftsmanship and heritage, featuring the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The reverse depicts the legendary St. George slaying the dragon, a design that has become synonymous with British coinage since its inception in 1817. Investors and collectors alike are drawn to this coin not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its intrinsic value and historical significance. As a sovereign coin, it is eligible for inclusion in Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), providing a secure investment option. Rockwell Metals ensures a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, and our Cryptographic Vault Passport guarantees the authenticity of each coin through XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers. All items are allocated in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults, offering peace of mind and liquidity through our instant sell-back option or insured armored delivery directly to your door.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 2009 Great Britain Gold 1/4 Sovereign features the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The inscription 'ELIZABETH II D.G. REG. F.D.' surrounds her likeness, signifying her status as the reigning monarch.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the classic St. George and the Dragon design, originally created by Benedetto Pistrucci. This powerful imagery symbolizes bravery and the triumph of good over evil, a hallmark of British coinage since its introduction in 1817.
IRA QualificationIRC 408(m) Eligible
Meets the IRS purity standards required for inclusion in Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs. Eligible for segregated depository vaulting.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Gold
- Purity
- .9167 22k Gold
- Fine Weight
- 0.2500 troy oz (7.776 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- The Royal Mint
- Year
- 2009
- Grade / Finish
- MS-69
- Diameter
- N/A
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- £2 GBP
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-SOV-1/4OZ-2009
- Catalog ID
- 1831
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
The Royal Mint. Die-verified 2009 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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