The 1937 Gold Sovereign Proof - George VIThe first (and only) Gold Sovereign of King George VI was only available in Proof. It is much sought after and therefore commands quite a high price.
Although no other gold solvereigns bear the name of George VI, sovereigns were minted in 1949 (138,000), 1950 (318,000) and 1951 (430,000) but they were restrikes using the 1925 George V dies. Some say you can tell the difference as the restrikes have a more pronounced rim.
As most of the pre-war sovereigns were melted into gold bars for the war effort, if you have a 1925 sovereign it is more likely to be a restrike even though the mintages were much lower.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 5,001 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1937. See Coins and Events of 1937
Monarch/Ruler: George VI (1936-1952)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1937 George VI Half Sovereign Coin £ 2,760.70 |
 | 1937 Gold Proof Sovereign, George VI, NGC PF 63 £ 4,950.00 |
 | 1937 King George VI Half Sovereign set in Gold Plated Tibetan Necklace £ 156.70 |
 | 1937 KING GEORGE VI GOLD PROOF HALF 1/2 SOVEREIGN NGC PF65+ 22CT RARE GB £ 2,499.99 |
 | Great Britain 1937 George VI Gold Sovereign NGC PR-62. RARE! £ 4,529.66 |
 | 1937 NGC PF60 King George VI 22ct RARE Proof Gold Half Sovereign £ 2,499.00 |
 | 1914 King George V Gold Half Sovereign Coin Excellent condition £ 822.70 |
 | Sovereign £ 26.70 |
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