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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 | 2000 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin £ 468.91 |
 | The Royal Mint 2013 Elizabeth II Gold Proof Sovereign Collection £ 945.10 |
 | Royal Mint 2001 Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign Coin in Case, St George & Dragon £ 1,128.70 |
 | 2026 Proof Half Sovereign Gold Coin in OMP £ 414.70 |
 | 1979 gold proof sovereign - Stunning example £ 899.20 |
 | 2017 Gold Sovereign Coin Elizabeth II Fifth Head Proof £ 873.70 |
 | 2015 - 22ct United Kingdom Gold Full Sovereign - issued by Harrington and Byrne. £ 899.20 |
 | full sovereign gold coin/"M" mark £ 1,052.19 |
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