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 Gold Full Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II Coin £ 899.20 |
 | 1979 gold proof sovereign - Stunning example £ 897.15 |
 | 2002 Great Britain Gold Full Sovereign Coin 22ct Bullion Queen Elizabeth II £ 820.00 |
 | 1979 Gold Sovereign coin £ 1,031.19 |
 | 1979 Gold Sovereign coin in a Luxury Wooden Case £ 1,053.39 |
 | 1979 Full Gold Sovereign In Capsule And Royal Mint Case,IN PROOF LIKE CONDITION £ 899.99 |
 | 2000 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Fourth Head £ 463.26 |
 | 1974 Full Gold Sovereign Coin Queen Elizabeth II In Capsule £ 949.28 |
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