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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 | 2000 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin £ 468.91 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint Box & COA 22ct £ 465.70 |
 | 1979 gold proof sovereign - Stunning example £ 899.20 |
 | 1980 Royal Mint Gold Proof Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Boxed with COA £ 488.00 |
 | 1980 Royal Mint Four Coin Set Gold Proof Sovereign Set Box & COA - NO COINS £ 19.95 |
 | 1980 Proof Gold Sovereign Coin Elizabeth II Decimal Head £ 898.12 |
 | 2015 - 22ct United Kingdom Gold Full Sovereign - issued by Harrington and Byrne. £ 899.20 |
 | 1980 Royal Mint Sovereign Gold Proof 4 Coin Set Box & COA only (NO COINS) £ 75.00 |
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