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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 | 2027 Royal Mint Full Sovereign Gold Proof Reverse Frosted Mint Condition Rare £ 1,399.00 |
 | 2003 Full Proof Gold Sovereign £ 925.00 |
 | 2003 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Coin NGC PF70UC £ 1,203.16 |
 | 2021 SOVEREIGN PROOF GOLD 916.7 WITH PRIVY SEAL 2616 £ 950.20 |
 | 2003 Gold Proof Sovereign Three Coin Set Boxed £ 3,368.20 |
 | 2025 Royal Mint Gold Proof Sovereign Last Of The Rose Gold, Sheild Design Boxed £ 1,395.00 |
 | 2023 King Charles III Gold Proof One Eighth Sovereign Coin £ 192.58 |
 | 2000 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Fourth Head £ 463.26 |
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