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
List items on:
 | 1988 Proof Gold Half Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Royal Mint £ 430.00 |
 | Gold Full Sovereign. Proof 1989. Royal Mint Boxed & Certificate. 500 Anniversary £ 1,939.60 |
 | 1991 Royal Mint Gold Proof Half Sovereign | Boxed with Certificate £ 618.69 |
 | 2010 Royal Mint Full Gold Proof Sovereign With Certificate £ 873.70 |
 | 2023 Gold Proof Full Sovereign the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III £ 850.00 |
 | 2003 Proof Gold Sovereign 4 Coin Set Boxed £ 7,370.87 |
 | 2026 Royal Mint Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign - with Box £ 349.00 |
 | 2017 Royal Mint Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign - with Box £ 299.00 |
List items on: