British Gold Sovereign Coins

Gold Sovereign Coins

First minted in 1817 and still produced today, the long history of gold sovereigns make them ideal for confidently adding smaller amounts of gold to your portfolio. As these coins are sold as random year items, the obverse design you receive will vary depending on the reigning British monarch at the time of mintage. The reverse has stayed the same from inception – the iconic design of Saint George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci.

Obverse Design

• British monarch in profile
• The monarch's name in Latin
• Variations of the phrases "By the grace of God" and "Defender of the faith" in Latin

Reverse Design

• Saint George in armor on horseback, sword in handSaint George in armor on horseback, sword in hand
• The dragon slayed on the ground, beneath the horse's hooves
• Mintage year

Special Features

• Traditional coin of the iconic British Royal Mint
• Historically significant coin recognized worldwide
• Lower value for easy gold investment

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