The 1979 Gold SovereignMore than 9 million (bullion) Sovereigns were issued in 1979. Proof sovereigns were issued for the first time since maybe 1937. The total proofs minted was 50,000.
The sovereign shows Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George and the dragon on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait is on the obverse of the coin.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 9,100,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1979. See Coins and Events of 1979
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
List items on:
 | Royal Mint 2001 Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Coin in Case, St George & Dragon £ 1,128.70 |
 | 2000 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin £ 468.91 |
 | 1979 gold proof sovereign - Stunning example £ 899.20 |
 | Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 794.49 |
 | 1979 Gold Proof Full Sovereign £ 899.20 |
 | 1979 Gold Sovereign coin in a Luxury Wooden Case £ 1,053.39 |
 | 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 |
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