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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 | 1891 Full Gold Sovereign £ 980.80 |
 | 1968 Full Gold sovereign 22ct Solid Gold £ 1,001.20 |
 | 1957-1968 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns +Luxury Case £ 1,106.00 |
 | Gold Sovereign 2020 Full In Capsule Royal Mint CGT Free Like Britannia £ 979.00 |
 | Gold Sovereign Best Value Gold Coin £ 1,035.08 |
 | gold sovereign king george V 1911 in good condition coronation year. £ 978.76 |
 | Half Sovereign Victoria Jubilee Head 1897 Gold Sovereign Coin £ 975.70 |
 | 1996 Queen Elizabeth II Full Commemorative Sovereign Gold Coin £ 1,179.70 |
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