The 1968 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth IIThe last of the Mary Gillick sovereigns. This is the second issue, with BRITT OMN removed and there is courser graining on the edge.
No proofs were issued in 1968.
The Reverse shows Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George and the dragon on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait, by Mary Gillick, is on the obverse of the coin.The 1968 gold sovereign is easy to find and often for bullion price only.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 4,203,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1968. See Coins and Events of 1968
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1968 Full Gold Sovereign 22ct Young Queen Head Coin £ 996.10 |
 | 1968 Full Gold Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II Coin 22 Ct Yellow Gold £ 865.54 |
 | Royal Mint 1880 Victoria Full Gold Sovereign Coin £ 929.80 |
 | Queen Elizabeth 5x Sovereign Set, 1968 1980 1987 2000 2019, Mint. 22ct Gold £ 4,086.70 |
 | 1968 Full Gold Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II Coin 22 Ct Yellow Gold £ 955.30 |
 | 1968 Full Gold Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II Coin 22 Ct Yellow Gold £ 848.20 |
 | Queen Victoria 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin 1886 D.G. Britanniar Melbourne Preloved £ 1,000.00 |
 | 1982 Elizabeth II Gold half Sovereign Coin, Era 1952-2022, Uncertified £ 491.20 |
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