The 1996 Gold Proof SovereignBenedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II’s third portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Raphael Maklouf.
The 1996 gold proof sovereign was originally housed in a Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint maroon leatherette case, accompanied with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.
7,500 individually boxed proof sovereigns were issued by the Royal Mint in 1996. Combined with other products/sets the number is about 9,110.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 7,500 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1996. See Coins and Events of 1996
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
List items on:
 | 1996 Gold Proof Sovereign- NGC - PF69UC £ 1,052.20 |
 | 1996 Proof Half Gold Sovereign £ 879.18 |
 | 1996 Elizabeth II Proof Gold Full-Sovereign with box and certificate S.4271 £ 1,560.00 |
 | 2026 Royal Mint Gold Proof Sovereign - Only 3000 Minted £ 1,373.50 |
 | Royal Mint UK GOLD PROOF HALF SOVEREIGN 1998 boxed with certificate £ 593.20 |
 | 1993 Proof Full Gold Sovereign Coin with Box and Certificate Royal Mint £ 1,253.14 |
 | 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 4 Coin '95th Birthday' Gold Proof Sovereign Set. COA £ 3,576.70 |
 | 1996 Royal Mint Sovereign Gold Proof, Box, Coa, and Screw Lid Capsule.NO COIN. £ 56.86 |
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