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 Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 2005 United Kingdom Gold Proof 3-Coin Sovereign Collection with COA £ 3,474.70 |
 | 2005 Gold Proof Sovereign, Elizabeth II, NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO £ 995.00 |
 | 2005 Gold Proof PF62 £2, double sovereign sought after special year £ 1,689.70 |
 | 2005 Gold Proof Half Sovereign, Elizabeth II, NGC PF70 ULTRA CAMEO £ 690.00 |
 | Scarce 1980 Proof Full Gold Sovereign With Original Box & Certificate (7.99g) £ 873.70 |
 | 2026 gold proof sovereign set £ 1,383.70 |
 | Rare Royal Mint 2009 Gold bullion Proof Half Sovereign Coin sigma verified £ 501.13 |
 | 2017 Royal Mint Gold Proof Quarter Sovereign - with Box £ 299.00 |
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