The 1979 Gold SovereignMore than 9 million (bullion) Sovereigns were issued in 1979. Proof sovereigns were issued for the first time since maybe 1937. The total proofs minted was 50,000.
The sovereign shows Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George and the dragon on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait is on the obverse of the coin.Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 9,100,000 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1979. See Coins and Events of 1979
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1979 Gold Proof Sovereign NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo £ 1,011.40 |
 | 1979 Gold Proof Isle Of Man Half Sovereign In Box BRITISH POBJOY MINT £ 516.70 |
 | 1974-1982 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns +Luxury Case £ 1,020.00 |
 | Royal Mint Gold Proof Sovereign 1979 to 2025 - Choose Your Year! £ 2,450.00 |
 | Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF SOVEREIGN 1979 to 2026 - Choose your year £ 1,199.00 |
 | 1959 Full Sovereign British Coin Queen Elizabeth II 22ct Gold £ 1,058.00 |
 | 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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