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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 | Isle of Man Proof Gold Sovereign 1980 £ 899.00 |
 | Queen Elizabeth II 1980 Gold Proof Half Sovereign, Case and COA. Mintage 76,700. £ 550.00 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Sovereign Royal Mint Green BOX COA CAPSULE ONLY NO COIN £ 49.95 |
 | Royal Mint 1980 Elizabeth II Gold Full Sovereign Coin - NGC graded MS65 £ 930.00 |
 | Royal Mint 1980 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin Boxed & CoA Sigma Tested 22ct £ 526.90 |
 | Scarce 1980 Proof Full Gold Sovereign With Original Box & Certificate (7.99g) £ 1,500.00 |
 | 1989 500TH ANNIVERSARY GOLD PROOF HALF SOVEREIGN BOXED COA £ 771.70 |
 | 1980 Royal Mint Sovereign Gold Proof 4 Coin Set Box & COA only (NO COINS) £ 100.00 |
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