Both Proof Gold Sovereigns (12,433 issued) and bullion sovereigns (43,230 issued) were released in 2003.Benedetto Pistrucci's famous portrayal of St. George slaying the dragon is depicted on the reverse of the coin.
Queen Elizabeth II's fourth portrait can be seen on the obverse, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.
The sovereign is made of solid 22 carat gold (Gold Fineness of 0.916), and weighs 7.98 grams. It has a diameter of 22.05mm.
The coin was originally housed in a Royal Mint acrylic screw top capsule, presented in its Royal Mint black velvet case, with outer black card box, accompanied with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity.Mintage: 16,220 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2003. See Coins and Events of 2003
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Sovereigns coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 2003 Proof Gold Sovereign Coin £ 1,026.70 |
 | 2003 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin with COA Outer Cardboard Box £ 567.70 |
 | 2003 Gold Proof Sovereign Three Coin Set Boxed £ 4,062.30 |
 | 2003 Proof Gold Sovereign 4 Coin Set Boxed £ 9,261.24 |
 | 2003 Royal Mint 22 Carat Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin, Box & Certificate £ 578.00 |
 | Proof Gold Sovereign - Grade B £ 1,050.73 |
 | 2021 Queen Elizabeth II 4 Coin '95th Birthday' Gold Proof Sovereign Set. COA £ 3,576.70 |
 | Gold Proof Sovereign 2005 £ 1,331.68 |
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