The 1996 Gold Proof SovereignBenedetto 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 1996 gold proof sovereign was originally housed in a Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint maroon leatherette case, accompanied with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.
7,500 individually boxed proof sovereigns were issued by the Royal Mint in 1996. Combined with other products/sets the number is about 9,110.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 7,500 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1996. See Coins and Events of 1996
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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 | 2007 gold proof half sovereign (EXCELLENT CONDITION) £ 598.30 |
 | 2022 Gold Proof Full Gold Memorial Sovereign £ 1,025.68 |
 | 2022 Gold Proof Piedfort Double Sovereign Elizabeth II Memorial Coin £ 1,825.00 |
 | 2014 UK 22ct Gold Proof date stamped Sovereign with COA £ 1,150.00 |
 | Royal Mint 2002 UK Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Coin Box & COA - No Capsules £ 18.82 |
 | 1980 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin, Box and COA Royal Mint (UK) £ 996.10 |
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