The 1976 Gold SovereignThe 1976 sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin.
It was the first gold sovereign to be minted at the Royal Mint's new premises at Llantrisant, Wales. Previously, sovereigns were minted at the Tower Hill mint in London.
The sovereign is made of 22 carat gold, and weighs 7.98 grams. It contains 0.2354 ounce of fine gold.
Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin, designed by Arnold Machin.
4,150,000 sovereigns were struck in 1976.
There was a VIP Proof FDC issued in 1976 but is very rare.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 4,150,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1976. See Coins and Events of 1976
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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 | 1976 Elizabeth II 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin in capsule. Royal Mint 50 Years £ 1,030.00 |
 | 1976 Elizabeth II 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin in capsule. Royal Mint 50 Years. £ 1,030.00 |
 | 1974-1982 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns +Luxury Case £ 984.00 |
 | 1980 UK Full Sovereign Proof Gold Coin with COA in Presentation Box. £ 999.99 |
 | 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 1,058.00 |
 | 2017 Proof Full Gold Sovereign £ 1,437.45 |
 | 2002 Gold Full Sovereign Coin, Jubilee Shield Back, Elizabeth II £ 1,026.69 |
 | 1999 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin, 22ct Includes Certificate Box £ 600.00 |
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