A triumph of numismatic art, many consider The Sovereign the ‘chief coin of the world’.Īs an official partner of The Royal Mint, we purchase these coins direct from The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales. Due to its long history, the UK Sovereign coin is the flagship coin of The Royal Mint.
The modern Sovereign featuring Benedetto Pistrucci's 'St George & the Dragon' reverse design was first struck in 1817. The gold sovereign is one of Britain's most famous coins, and the first of which was minted in 1489 at the behest of King Henry VII. Orders in multiples of 25 may be supplied in original Royal Mint tubes.Manufactured by The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales.Weighs 7.98g and is struck in 916.7 (22ct) gold.The obverse of the coin is expected to bear the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, designed by sculptor Martin Jennings. The coin is expected to feature Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic St George and the Dragon design, as featured on the first sovereign struck in 1817. The 2024 UK Full Sovereign Gold Coin is due to be released in early January 2024.
