The 1959 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth IIThe 1959 Gold Sovereign was the last issue until 1962.
The 1959 sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin, designed by Mary Gillick.
Only 1,358,228 sovereigns were struck in 1959 as Britain and America battled to fix the price at $35/oz.
A rare number of Proof sovereigns were also released.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 1,358,228 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1959. See Coins and Events of 1959
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 1,058.00 |
 | 1959 Elizabeth II: Gold-Plated Sovereign Coin: MODERN MUSEUM SPECIMEN £ 3.75 |
 | 1958 ELIZABETH II GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN #2 £ 924.70 |
 | 1957-1968 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns +Luxury Case £ 1,020.00 |
 | 1958 ELIZABETH II GOLD SOVEREIGN UNCIRCULATED EXAMPLE £ 995.00 |
 | 1958 Gold QEII Full Sovereign - Brilliant Uncirculated £ 1,011.40 |
 | 1958 Queen Elizabeth II GOLD FULL SOVEREIGN NGC MS65 £ 1,485.70 |
 | 1968 Full Sovereign Coin with 9ct Gold Mount 22ct £ 1,108.30 |
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