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flag A 1936 Edward VIII gold sovereign sold for £1 million, becoming the UK’s most valuable coin, with only six known trial pieces ever made.

flag A rare Edward VIII gold sovereign, minted in 1936 before his abdication, sold for £1 million in 2020, becoming the most valuable UK coin ever recorded. flag Only six such trial pieces were made, with four held by museums and two in private hands. flag Due to Edward VIII’s brief reign and the fact no official coins were circulated, genuine examples are exceptionally scarce. flag Experts warn most coins claiming to be Edward VIII sovereigns are replicas, emphasizing the need for expert verification. flag A similar coin previously sold for £516,000 in 2014. flag While the public is encouraged to check older coins, especially from the early 20th century, authentic examples are extremely rare and not publicly available.

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