1987 Gold Sovereign ProofBenedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s third portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Raphael Maklouf.
The 1987 gold proof sovereign was originally housed in a Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in a Royal Mint red leatherette case, accompanied with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.10,000 individually boxed proof sovereigns were issued by the Royal Mint in 1987.
Mintage: 22,479 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1987. See Coins and Events of 1987
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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 | 2011 Gold Sovereign Coin Proof Full with Original Case & CoA Queen Elizabeth II £ 975.70 |
 | 2007 gold proof half sovereign (EXCELLENT CONDITION) £ 598.30 |
 | 2022 Gold Proof Full Gold Memorial Sovereign £ 1,025.68 |
 | 2014 UK 22ct Gold Proof date stamped Sovereign with COA £ 1,150.00 |
 | 2017 Centenary Of The House Of Windsor Gold Proof Sovereign £ 950.00 |
 | 2023 Proof Full Gold Coronation Sovereign £ 1,280.68 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin, Box and COA Royal Mint (UK) £ 996.10 |
 | The 2013 Sovereign Collection proof £ 975.70 |
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