Both Proof Gold Sovereigns (12,433 issued) and bullion sovereigns (43,230 issued) were released in 2003.Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II's fourth portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
The sovereign is made of solid 22 carat gold (Gold Fineness of 0.916), and weighs 7.98 grams. It has a diameter of 22.05mm.
The coin was originally housed in a Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint black velvet case, with outer black card box, accompanied with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.Mintage: 16,220 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2003. See Coins and Events of 2003
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 |
 | 2024 Full Gold Proof Sovereign £ 1,178.68 |
 | 2007 gold proof half sovereign (EXCELLENT CONDITION) £ 598.30 |
 | 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 |
 | Royal Mint 2002 UK Gold Proof Four Coin Sovereign Coin Box & COA - No Capsules £ 18.82 |
 | The 2013 Sovereign Collection proof £ 975.70 |
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