The 2005 Gold Proof SovereignTimothy Noad’s portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin. Despite being a controversial change to an iconic image, the 2005 proof sovereign sold out very quickly and is still sought after by collectors.
Queen Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.The 2005 gold proof sovereign was originally housed in a Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint velvet case with outer black card box, accompanied with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.
Only 12,500 individually boxed proof sovereigns were issued by the Royal Mint in 2005.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 12,500 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2005. See Coins and Events of 2005
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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 | 2005 Gold Half Sovereign NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo 1/2 Sov Proof Timothy Noad Design £ 615.00 |
 | 2005 Gold Proof PF62 £2, double sovereign sought after special year £ 1,689.70 |
 | 2005 Full Proof Gold Sovereign £ 975.00 |
 | 2009 Proof Gold Sovereign 5-Coin Set Boxed with COA Royal Mint £ 7,086.70 |
 | 2021 Gold Sovereign Proof - Full 22ct Elizabeth II – Privy Mark £ 1,057.29 |
 | 2022 Gold Proof Sovereign £ 934.90 |
 | 2017 Royal Mint Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign - with Box £ 299.00 |
 | 1988 Double Sovereign Proof Coin £ 2,046.70 |
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