Pre-Owned 2008 UK Full Sovereign Proof Gold Coin
The Pre-Owned 2008 UK Full Sovereign Proof Gold Sovereign Coin features Benedetto Pistrucci's design depicting St George and the Dragon on the reverse. The year of the coin also features. The obverse of the coin bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. - Weighs 7.98g and is 916.7 22ct Gold. - Minted by The Royal Mint in the UK. - VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Dimensions: Diameter: 22.05mm. Thickness: 1.52mm. - Struck to a proof finish. - Supplied in original box and capsule with certificate of authenticity. **Other Information** The gold sovereign is one of Britain’s most famous coins, the first of which was minted in 1489 during the reign of King Henry VII. Due to its long history, the gold sovereign is considered by many to be the flagship coin of The Royal Mint.