2004 Gold 4-Coin Sovereign Proof Set

Last Update: April 22, 2026 British Coins, Gold

2004 Gold Sovereign Proof 4-Coin Set Box
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The 2004 Gold 4-Coin Sovereign Proof Set consists of:

  • 2004 Gold Five-Pound (Quintuple Sovereign)
  • 2004 Gold Double Sovereign (Gold Two-Pound)
  • 2004 Gold Sovereign
  • 2004 Gold Half-Sovereign
Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on each of the reverses.


Queen Elizabeth II's fourth portrait can be seen on the obverse of all four coins, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley


The four coins are all made of solid 22 carat gold (Gold fineness of 0.916), and are housed in their original Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsules. The coins are presented in their Royal Mint green leatherette presentation case, accompanied with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.

Only 1,749 sets were issued by the Royal Mint in 2004.

Coin Weights

  • Five Pounds: 39.94g
  • Two Pounds: 15.98g
  • Sovereign: 7.98g
  • Half Sovereign: 3.99g
The first modern 4 coin gold proof sovereign set was issued by the Royal Mint in 1980. Each set contains just over 2 ounces of pure gold, and are popular with coin collectors and bullion investors alike. A set was issued in 1980, 1982, 1985, and every year from 1989 to 2008 (The 5 coin sovereign set was introduced from 2009).

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Mintage: 1,749 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2004. See Coins and Events of 2004
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Gold 4-Coin Sets. See more Gold 4-Coin Sets coins and see which Gold 4-Coin Sets coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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2007 Gold Proof 4 Coin Sovereign Collection. Boxed with COA Royal Mint 67.88G
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2002 RM Golden Jubileel Design Gold Proof 4 Coin Sovereign Set Box COA
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1980 Proof Half Sovereign Coin In Capsule And Original Case ."STUNNING EXAMPLE"
1980 Proof Half Sovereign Coin In Capsule And Original Case ."STUNNING EXAMPLE"
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1985 Royal Mint Gold Sovereign Proof 4 Coin Box & COA - NO COINS
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