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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 | 1996 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin £ 1,128.70 |
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 | 1996 Proof Half Gold Sovereign £ 749.25 |
 | 1996 Proof Full Gold Sovereign £ 1,326.45 |
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 | 1996 Gold Proof Half Sovereign - Royal Mint Box & COA - Sigma Verified £ 599.99 |
 | 2000 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Fourth Head £ 463.26 |
 | 1989 500TH ANNIVERSARY GOLD PROOF HALF SOVEREIGN BOXED COA £ 771.70 |
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