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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 | 1980 Gold Proof Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint Box & COA £ 889.00 |
 | The Royal Mint 2013 Elizabeth II Gold Proof Sovereign Collection £ 945.10 |
 | 2022 Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Sovereign Gold Proof Royal Mint Boxed + COA £ 850.00 |
 | 2017 Gold Sovereign Coin Elizabeth II Fifth Head Proof £ 862.48 |
 | 2005 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin, Queen Elizabeth II-with COA & Box £ 695.20 |
 | 2026 Proof Half Sovereign Gold Coin in OMP £ 414.70 |
 | full sovereign gold coin/"M" mark £ 1,052.19 |
 | 2015 - 22ct United Kingdom Gold Full Sovereign - issued by Harrington and Byrne. £ 899.20 |
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