The PCGS Certified 2023 Coronation 1oz Gold Coin contains one troy ounce of 999.9 fine gold, marks the coronation of King Charles III with his first crowned portrait, and has been graded and sealed by PCGS. It is UK legal tender with a £100 face value, so it is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and VAT-exempt as investment gold.

The PCGS 2023 Coronation 1oz Gold Coin design

John Bergdahl’s reverse centres on the King’s royal cypher under the Tudor Crown, the monogram that appears on everything from state papers to post boxes.

Martin Jennings’ crowned portrait of King Charles III, approved by the King himself, appears on the obverse. It was created for the coronation year and marks the first time the King was shown crowned on a UK coin.

PCGS grading of the 2023 Coronation 1oz Gold Coin

The Royal Mint struck 7,500 of these 1oz gold coins. A PCGS-graded example adds an independent record of authenticity and condition to a coin that already has a fixed, published mintage.

Grading by PCGS means the coin has been examined by an independent third party, confirmed as genuine, given a grade from 1 to 70 on the Sheldon scale and sealed in a tamper-evident holder. The printed label records the issue and the grade, and its certification number can be looked up on the PCGS website at any time.

The grade of the coin supplied is the one stated on its PCGS label. Images are for illustration and grades may vary, so please contact our team if you would like a specific grade.

PCGS 2023 Coronation 1oz Gold Coin specifications

Why buy a PCGS 2023 Coronation 1oz Gold Coin?

A graded Coronation coin suits collectors who want this one-year design in verified, protected condition, sealed away from handling marks.

It pairs naturally with a certified Coronation Britannia, the other 1oz gold coin in the 2023 Coronation bullion range.

Why buy 1oz gold coins?

The one-ounce coin is the standard unit of the gold market. Because gold is priced per troy ounce, a 1oz coin’s metal value is simple to follow, and the larger size usually carries a lower premium per gram than fractional coins. Compared with a large bar, a holding of 1oz coins can still be sold a coin at a time, so you keep flexibility without paying fractional-coin premiums.

Frequently asked questions

How does the PCGS version differ from the uncertified Coronation coin?

The coin is the same. The PCGS version has been authenticated, graded and sealed in a holder that shows its grade and certification number.

When was King Charles III crowned?

The coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 2023.