The 1968 Gold Sovereign - Elizabeth IIThe last of the Mary Gillick sovereigns. This is the second issue, with BRITT OMN removed and there is courser graining on the edge.
No proofs were issued in 1968.
The Reverse shows Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George and the dragon on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait, by Mary Gillick, is on the obverse of the coin.The 1968 gold sovereign is easy to find and often for bullion price only.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 4,203,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1968. See Coins and Events of 1968
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1968 Full Gold Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II Coin 22 Ct Yellow Gold £ 890.02 |
 | Gold Sovereign (UK) 1968 Graded MS63 By NGC £ 1,047.10 |
 | 1873 Young Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign £ 935.59 |
 | 1887 QUEEN VICTORIA FULL SOVEREIGN COIN 22ct GOLD IN CAPSULE £ 956.00 |
 | 1957-1968 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns +Luxury Case £ 1,020.00 |
 | 1958 ELIZABETH II GOLD SOVEREIGN UNCIRCULATED EXAMPLE £ 995.00 |
 | 1983 Gold Proof Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Coin £ 1,230.70 |
 | 1995 Queen Elizabeth Gold Proof Sovereign With COA Boxed and Encapsulated £ 1,281.70 |
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