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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 | 22ct Gold Full Sovereign Coin 1979 Queen Elizabeth II Original Packaging £ 1,077.60 |
 | Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1979 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 1,199.00 |
 | 1979 Gold Proof Isle Of Man Half Sovereign In Box BRITISH POBJOY MINT £ 516.70 |
 | 1979 Gold Sovereign coin in a Luxury Wooden Case £ 1,137.75 |
 | 1979 proof gold sovereign in case that has marks see pictures £ 1,006.30 |
 | 1988 Gold Proof Half Sovereign - Royal Mint Box & COA - Sigma Verified rare coin £ 599.99 |
 | 1999 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin, 22ct Includes Certificate Box £ 516.70 |
 | 1927 King George V Gold Sovereign + 2010 Olympic £5 & 2006 80th Birthday Crown £ 51.66 |
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