Pre-Owned 2018 UK Full Sovereign Proof Gold Coin
The Pre-Owned 2018 UK Proof Full Sovereign Gold Coin features Benedetto Pistrucci's famous St George and the Dragon design, as featured on the first sovereign struck in 1817. The obverse of the coin bears the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by artist Jody Clark. - Weighs 7.98g and is struck in 22ct gold. - Minted by The Royal Mint in Llantrisant, South Wales. - VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Struck to a proof finish. - Diameter: 22.05mm Thickness: 1.52mm. - Supplied in presentation box with certificate. The gold sovereign is one of Britain's most famous coins, the first of which was minted in 1489 by King Henry VII. The modern Sovereign featuring Benedetto Pistrucci's 'St George and the Dragon' reverse design was first struck in 1817. Due to its long history, the UK Sovereign coin is considered by many as the flagship coin of the Royal Mint.