1937 Great Britain George VI 5 Pound Sovereign Proof Gold Coin NGC PF 61

### 1937 Great Britain George VI 5 Pound Sovereign Proof Gold Coin NGC PF 61 A true numismatic masterpiece, the **1937 Great Britain George VI 5 Pound Sovereign Proof Gold Coin NGC PF 61** stands as one of the most prestigious and desirable British gold coins of the 20th century. Struck by the Royal Mint to commemorate the coronation of King George VI, this impressive large-format proof contains **** 39.9 grams of 22-karat gold (approximately 1.1775 oz AGW) and has been graded NGC PF 61, retaining strong reflective fields and attractive detail for this rare issue. Following the dramatic abdication of Edward VIII in 1936, the 1937 coronation proof set was created to restore confidence in the monarchy. This magnificent £5 Sovereign was produced exclusively as part of the official four-coin gold proof set - no examples were struck for circulation. With a total mintage of only **5,501 sets**, it remains one of the lowest-mintage and most sought-after coins in the entire modern sovereign series. **Coin Features:** - **Graded as PF 61 by NGC** - Made from .9167 fine gold with a weight of 1.1775 troy oz - Denomination: 5 Pound Sovereign - Proof finish - Produced by the [**Royal Mint**](file:///government-mints/royal-mint) - Coin arrives in an official NGC holder - **Obverse:** Features the bust of King George VI left, legend around. - **Reverse:** Displays Benedetto Pistrucci's design of St. George slaying a dragon, along with the date the coin was minted **Why Own This 1937 George VI 5 Pound Sovereign?** - Extremely low mintage of only 5,501 coins - Historic first (and only) proof £5 Sovereign of George VI’s reign - Impressive large size and substantial gold content - Beautiful proof finish with strong eye appeal - Key piece in British royal and [**sovereign**](file:///buy-gold/british-gold/sovereigns) collections Those seeking rare British gold turn to this exceptional **1937 George VI 5 Pound Sovereign Proof Gold Coin NGC PF 61** for its historic importance, low mintage, and impressive size. It combines substantial gold content with royal prestige and outstanding collector appeal. Check the [**spot price of gold today**](file:///charts/gold-price) online to make an informed decision. **You may also like:** - [**1937 Great Britain George VI Sovereign Proof Gold Coin NGC PF 63**](file:///1937-great-britain-george-vi-sovereign-proof-gold-coin-ngc-pf-63) - **[1871-1885 British Gold Sovereign Victoria Young Head St. George (Avg Circ)](file:///1871-1885-british-gold-sovereign-young-victoria-head)** - **[British Gold Sovereign Coin (Scruffy, Cleaned, Damaged)](file:///british-gold-sovereign-coin-scruffy-cleaned-damaged)**