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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 | 2002 Great Britain Gold Full Sovereign Coin 22ct Bullion Queen Elizabeth II £ 820.00 |
 | 1976 Gold Sovereign coin £ 1,108.89 |
 | 1968 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Full Sovereign – Mary Gillick Portrait - 22ct Gold £ 899.71 |
 | Gold Sovereign 1959 Elizabeth II Royal Mint Circulated, Capsule & Royal Mint Box £ 920.00 |
 | 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 958.50 |
 | 1958 Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Coin Uncirculated £ 848.20 |
 | 1899 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin - St George & Dragon Reverse £ 822.70 |
 | 2000 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Fourth Head £ 463.26 |
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