The 1997 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. It was the last time the Maklouf portrait was used as it was replaced by Ian Rank-Broadley portrait in 1998.
The 1997 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 1997. With those coins issued in other products/set, the actual figure is about 9,177.Mintage: 7,500 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1997. See Coins and Events of 1997
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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 | 2022 Gold Proof Full Gold Memorial Sovereign £ 1,025.68 |
 | 2022 Platinum Jubilee Tower In Bloom Gold Proof Sovereign £ 872.68 |
 | 2022 Gold Proof Piedfort Double Sovereign Elizabeth II Memorial Coin £ 1,825.00 |
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 | 1980 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin, Box and COA Royal Mint (UK) £ 996.10 |
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