The 1976 Gold SovereignThe 1976 sovereign depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin.
It was the first gold sovereign to be minted at the Royal Mint's new premises at Llantrisant, Wales. Previously, sovereigns were minted at the Tower Hill mint in London.
The sovereign is made of 22 carat gold, and weighs 7.98 grams. It contains 0.2354 ounce of fine gold.
Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin, designed by Arnold Machin.
4,150,000 sovereigns were struck in 1976.
There was a VIP Proof FDC issued in 1976 but is very rare.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 4,150,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1976. See Coins and Events of 1976
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 2002 Gold Proof Full Sovereign, Sheild Back Sovereign. Box And Coa £ 1,128.70 |
 | 1966 Queen Elizabeth II Full Sovereign Coin, 22ct Gold, 7.99 grams (C31) £ 904.30 |
 | 1/8th 22ct Gold Sovereign Coin- 2026 BU £ 160.00 |
 | 1873 Young Queen Victoria Full Gold Sovereign £ 935.59 |
 | 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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