The 2005 Gold Proof SovereignTimothy Noad’s portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin. Despite being a controversial change to an iconic image, the 2005 proof sovereign sold out very quickly and is still sought after by collectors.
Queen Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.The 2005 gold proof sovereign was originally housed in a Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint velvet case with outer black card box, accompanied with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.
Only 12,500 individually boxed proof sovereigns were issued by the Royal Mint in 2005.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 12,500 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2005. See Coins and Events of 2005
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 2005 Royal Mint UK Gold Proof Half Sovereign 1/2 Sov PF70 Ultra Cameo TOP POP £ 720.70 |
 | 2005 Gold Proof Sovereign, Elizabeth II, NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO £ 1,125.00 |
 | 2005 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo £ 700.30 |
 | 2005 Gold Proof Full Sovereign PF69 Ultra Cameo, Stunning example of a 2005. £ 1,120.00 |
 | 2005 Gold Proof Full sovereign With Box and COA £ 1,154.20 |
 | Sovereign 2005 Gold Proof Timothy Noad Royal Mint Box with COA and Cover. £ 1,052.20 |
 | 2007 Gold Proof Sovereign (Elizabeth II) - Royal Mint £ 1,239.99 |
 | 2011 Royal Mint Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign - with Box & COA £ 310.00 |
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