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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 | 2025 Royal Mint Gold Proof Sovereign Last Of The Rose Gold, Sheild Design Boxed £ 1,275.00 |
 | 1983 Royal Mint Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin £ 450.00 |
 | 2017 Gold Proof Full Sovereign 200th Anniversary Pistrucci Garter Box & COA £ 1,000.00 |
 | Royal Mint Gold Proof Full Sovereign 2003 COA Only ! NO COIN! £ 21.49 |
 | 1992 Gold Proof Sovereign Royal Mint Box & Certificate COA No. 3730 £ 1,172.36 |
 | 2003 Proof Full Gold Sovereign £ 1,276.50 |
 | 1995 Queen Elizabeth Gold Proof Sovereign With COA Boxed and Encapsulated £ 1,128.70 |
 | 2017 Gold Proof Half Sovereign 200th Anniversary + Box. £ 644.20 |
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