Great Britain – 2020 – 100 pounds – Mayflower 400th Anniversary – 1oz Gold Proof – NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo – First Day of Issue

Great Britain – 2020 – 100 pounds – Mayflower 400th Anniversary – 1oz Gold Proof – NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo – First Day of Issue

This 1oz gold coin from Great Britain was issued to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s voyage and elegantly combines British and American history. Minted by the Royal Mint in Llantrisant in .9999 pure gold and finished to proof quality, it unites modern minting techniques with a historically significant motif that appeals to collectors worldwide.

The NGC rating of PF70 Ultra Cameo, the highest possible grade, is particularly attractive. This confirms that the surface and details are virtually flawless and that the contrast between reflective fields and matte motifs is exceptionally strong. Furthermore, this specimen bears the coveted First Day of Issue label, making it stand out even more within the already small mintage and appealing to discerning collectors.

The obverse features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, based on a design by Jody Clark. The Queen wears the George IV State Diadem, surrounded by the inscription with the face value and traditional titles. The reverse depicts the Mayflower in profile, sailing through the waves towards the New World. The dates 1620 and 2020, along with the name MAYFLOWER, frame the design, making the historical reference immediately recognizable. The design is by Chris Thomas Costello, who also designed US commemorative coins, creating a beautiful design link between the United Kingdom and the USA.

Special features of this Mayflower gold coin

• 1oz gold coin with a face value of 100 pounds from Great Britain

• Proof minting in .9999 gold with pronounced Ultra Cameo contrast

• NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo with First Day of Issue marking

• Strictly limited edition of only 500 copies worldwide

• Commemorative edition marking the 400th anniversary of the historic Mayflower voyage

• An attractive motif for thematic collections on transatlantic history and British numismatics

Technical data

• Publisher: United Kingdom / Great Britain

• Mint: Royal Mint, Llantrisant

• Occasion: 400th anniversary. Anniversary of the Mayflower voyage

• Year: 2020

• Face value: 100 pounds

• Metal: Gold

• Fineness: .9999

• Weight: 1oz

• Fine weight: approx. 31.10 g pure gold

• Diameter: 32.69 mm

• Minting quality: Proof

• Mintage: 500

• Certification: NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo – First Day of Issue

• Obverse: Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, design by Jody Clark (JC)

• Reverse: Sailing ship Mayflower with the years 1620 and 2020, design by Chris Thomas Costello (CTC)

This gives you a modern British commemorative gold coin that is both historically and visually appealing and is ideally suited for a high-quality international collection.