The fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which conveys her warmth, maturity and stature, has been struck for the first time on the Royal Mint's flagship coin, the Gold Sovereign. This impressive five-coin first edition set is limited to 350 sets.
Set Highlights: - Contains a total of 2.0593 oz of .9167 fine Gold.
- Includes five Gold coins: the five sovereign, double sovereign, sovereign, half sovereign and quarter sovereign.
- Limited presentation of 350 sets.
- Graded PF-69 Ultra Cameo by NGC and comes encapsulated to protect your investment.
- Obverse: Features the classic design of St. George and the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci.
- Reverse: Portrays the fifth likeness of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark.
The Gold Sovereign is one of the most timeless and iconic coins minted. Add the limited mintage Proof Sovereign set to your cart today!
The changing of a coinage portrait is a historic occasion, making 2015 a vintage year for the coins of the United Kingdom. The Sovereign has long been adorned by the iconic reverse design depicting St. George slaying the dragon, yet the tale of St. George is not the only story this classic Gold coin tells.
Since its introduction, every sovereign has featured a portrait of a British king or queen on its obverse, charting a record of the nation
