1980 Gold Sovereign ProofThe 1980 Gold Sovereign has Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II's second portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Arnold Machin.
The sovereign is made of solid 22 carat gold (Gold Fineness of 0.916), and weighs 7.98 grams. It has a diameter of 22.05mm.
Originally the coin was housed in a Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint green leatherette foam case, accompanied with a certificate of authenticity.
Mintage: 91,200 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1980. See Coins and Events of 1980
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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 | 1980 Proof Half Sovereign Gold Coin Royal Mint Box & Certificate Queen Elizabeth £ 516.70 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin, Box and COA Royal Mint (UK) £ 924.70 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin, Box and COA Royal Mint (UK) £ 873.70 |
 | gold Full Size sovereign coins 1980s Set Box With Certificates £ 15,750.00 |
 | 1980 Proof Half Sovereign Gold Coin Royal Mint Box & Certificate Queen Elizabeth £ 516.70 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin and Original Box £ 965.50 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Sovereign Four-Coin Set £ 8,086.70 |
 | Great Britain. 1980 Sovereign.. Queen Elizabeth 11. Proof - In Royal Mint Case £ 1,223.85 |
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