First World War Gold Sovereign Collection
Description This 5 coin sovereign set, brings together 5 historic sovereigns struck in each year of the First World War, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1917 and 1918. These coins were originally struck at The Royal Mint or one of its overseas branches. The branch mints can be identified by a small mint mark, shown beneath St. George and the Dragon. George V Gold Sovereign coins were minted by the Royal Mint between the years 1911-1932. George V reigned during a turbulent era for the Royal family and Great Britain. He reigned throughout World War I and during the Great Depression. Thus, the production of the [George V Sovereign](https://www.atsbullion.com/product/george-v-sovereign/) coins were sporadic and does not span the duration of his reign. In 1817 as part of a reform of coinage, the modern sovereign was introduced, with Benedetto Pistrucci’s classic portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon. The initials ‘BP’ can be found on the base under the hoof of the horse. The obverse of the coin features the portrait of George V. The coins come enclosed in a protective case along with informative booklet and original Royal Mint boxes. These coins benefit from being Capital Gains Tax (CGT) free. All UK gold and silver bullion coins manufactured by the Royal Mint are legal tender and are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. All of our proof gold coins and sets are verified for authenticity by our experienced team. Any coins that fall short of our quality standards are not re-sold. As members of the [BNTA](http://www.bnta.net/) we ensure that our reputation as a reputable dealer of gold and silver coins and bars is upheld, whether a purchase is for our “best price” or brand new coins. Our range of proof and BU coins and sets can be found [here](https://www.atsbullion.com/product-category/gold-bullion/gold-coins/proof-coins-and-sets/).