Ceylon / Sri Lanka
Assam, India
Japan
Taiwan
Nepal
China
Kenya
Egypt
South Africa
Specification
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Alloy
22K Gold - 916.7Au
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Denomination
5 SOVEREIGN - £5
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Weight
39.94g
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Authority
St. Helena
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Diameter
36.02mm
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Edge
Milled
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Issue limit
50
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Total Mintage
150
BEHIND THE CRAFT
Behind the Craft - 2020 Sovereign
In 1818, new crown coins of 5 shillings were minted in the fifty-eighth year of King George III’s reign, the first such coins ever issued since he became King in 1760.
The reverse designs seen on these large silver coins included the classic and iconic numismatic masterpiece of Benedetto Pistrucci’s “St George slaying the Dragon”. His exemplary creation was first included on British gold Sovereigns in 1817 which were issued as part of Great Britain’s revised coinage that fundamentally changed the everyday commerce of Britain the year before with the introduction of the Great Recoinage.
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The Five Sovereign coin from our 2020 Sovereign collection includes a stunning and classic interpretation of England’s patron Saint George on horseback slaying the fierce dragon. This intricately detailed scene created by artist Veronica Makinnon, is surrounded by the Latin motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE” placed around the design.
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• Only 50 coins available worldwide
• A classic rendition of the iconic coin design Sir George and the Dragon • Presented in beautiful presentation case with booklet and number certificate of authenticity |
Product Detail
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The Five Sovereign coin from our 2020 Sovereign collection includes a stunning and classic interpretation of England’s patron Saint George on horseback slaying the fierce dragon. This intricately detailed scene created by artist Veronica Makinnon, is surrounded by the Latin motto “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE” placed around the design.
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• Only 50 coins available worldwide
• A classic rendition of the iconic coin design Sir George and the Dragon • Presented in beautiful presentation case with booklet and number certificate of authenticity |
Stories
King George III
King George III ascended the British throne in 1760 and was to become England’s longest ruling monarch until his granddaughter Queen Victoria. During his 59-year reign he presided over victory in the Seven Years’ War, a successful resistance to the threat of a Revolutionary and Napoleonic France and most famously the loss of the American Revolution. His reign saw the acquisition of Australia and New Zealand to the British Empire, the abolition of the Slave Trade throughout British colonies and the uniting of Great Britain and Ireland by the Act of Union creating a new ‘United Kingdom’.
Commemorating one of Britain’s most famous and controversial monarchs on the 200th anniversary of the end of his reign in 1820, this series of five 2020 Sovereign denominations promises to be one of the most faithful and unique tributes to his reign celebrating some of his most exceptional coin designs and exploring the fascinating stories behind them.
Hand crafted and minted to an exceptional proof quality finish only 50 coins worldwide have been issued in this presentation.
The iconic scene of Sir George slaying the dragon has been hand engraved by Medallist Elles Kloosterman, and designed by Veronica Makinnon.
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FAQ
What is the difference between maximum mintage and issue limit?
Maximum mintage is the total number of individuals coins which will be struck, this includes coins presented is sets. The Issue limit refers to the number of coins which will be sold in the specific presentation.
What if the maximum mintage and issue limit is the same?
This means the coin will only be available in the presentation shown and will not be issued in any other way.
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Delivery & Returns
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