The only year Gold coins were released during the reign of King George VI was in 1937, making these coins – especially the sovereign – rare and much sought after by collectors.
George was a heavy smoker and died in 1952 aged only 56. He was succeeded by his daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. George’s wife then became known as ‘Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother’, who maintained her popularity until her death in 2002 aged 101.
![1937 George VI £5 pounds [reverse]. Image: M J Hughes Coins.](https://coinparade.co.uk.robotcody.com/wp-content/uploads/1937-George-VI-5-pounds-Reverse.jpg)
The original sets came in Royal Mint burgundy leatherette presentation case. All the coins had a similar design: King George VI’s head (designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget) and the reverse showing George and the Dragon (by Benedetto Pistrucci, who actually lived 1784-1855).
Over the years most sets have been broken up so as to supply Sovereign collectors with one of the harder-to-find sovereigns. Needless to say, all of these coins (individually or as a set) have a high value and the price has increased considerably over the last few years.
My thanks to Max Hughes (M J Hughes Coins) for the photographs of the set he has for sale.
 | Bullion Gold Half Sovereign Best Value £ 399.38 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II Pre-decimal Gold Sovereign Coin - Full Sovereign £ 789.99 |
 | 1910 King George V Full Sovereign Gold Coin, 22ct, 7.98g In Capsule £ 799.99 |
 | 1937 King George VI Proof Double Sovereign 2 Sov - NGC PF62 Gold £ 4,686.70 |
 | 1937 GEORGE VI GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN PROOF ISSUE 8.0g 22ct £ 4,450.00 |
 | QUEEN VICTORIA 1887 £2 GOLD SOVEREIGN MS60 £ 2,750.00 |
 | 1910 Half Sovereign Gold Coin Edward VII £ 401.86 |
 | 1819 King George III 9k 375 ct Gold Restrike of Rarest Sovereign Mint Condition! £ 220.00 |