Pre-Owned 1996 UK Full Sovereign Proof Gold Coin
This Pre-Owned 1996 UK Full Sovereign Proof Gold Coin features Benedetto Pistrucci's famous design depicting St George and the Dragon. The year-date of the coin is also featured. The obverse side of the coin bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. - Weighs 7.98g and is struck in 22ct gold. - Minted by The Royal Mint, UK. - VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Struck to a proof finish. - Diameter: 22.05mm. Thickness: 1.52mm. - Supplied in presentation box with certificate of authenticity. The gold sovereign is one of Britain’s most famous coins, the first of which was minted in 1489 by King Henry VII, and due to its long history it is considered by many as the flagship coin of The Royal Mint.