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
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 | 1979 full gold sovereign £ 863.50 |
 | 1979 Gold Full Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II Coin £ 1,001.43 |
 | 1974-1982 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns +Luxury Case £ 921.00 |
 | UK Jubilee Mint 2015 Solid 22ct Full Gold Sovereign Coin 7.98gms Queen Elizabeth £ 853.30 |
 | Royal Mint Gold Proof Sovereign 1979 to 2025 - Choose Your Year! £ 1,495.00 |
 | Scarce 1980 Proof Full Gold Sovereign With Original Box & Certificate (7.99g) £ 873.70 |
 | 1982 Elizabeth II Gold half Sovereign Coin, Era 1952-2022, Uncertified £ 491.20 |
 | 2018 Gold Full Sovereign Coin, Queen Elizabeth II, 22ct £ 1,128.70 |
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