Limited edition 1992 gold proof 'full' Sovereign with Raphael Maklouf portrait.
The Story of the Sovereign
The Gold Sovereign dates back over 500 years, to the reign of Henry VII in 1489. The prestigious name was revived for a new coin, first minted in 1817 in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars.
This new gold Sovereign was composed of 7.98 grams of 22 carat gold (.2354 troy ounces) and had a diameter of 22.05 millimetres. These specifications have remained the same down the centuries and today’s Sovereigns are still minted to the same standards. Nominally, Sovereigns have a face value of one Pound sterling though their gold content means they are worth significantly more.
The most sought after Sovereigns offered by The Royal Mint are undoubtedly their proof coins. Intended for collectors, these pieces have the finest available finish and are offered annually in limited numbers.
Pistrucci's Saint George
For much of its history the modern Sovereign has featured an instantly-recognisable reverse design, crafted by Italian artist Benedetto Pistrucci. His classic Saint George and the Dragon motif shows England's patron saint mounted on a horse, slaying a dragon underfoot.
It's a powerful image that has become synonymous with the gold Sovereign. These coins don't carry their denomination on their face as part of their legend like most currency, so the Saint George motif is an easy identifier for many collectors. The coin's date appears below the dragon.
Between 1985 and 1997 British money, including Sovereigns, featured a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by renown sculptor Raphael Maklouf to the obverse. His effigy shows the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem. Maklouf's initials can be seen on the truncation of her neck.
A Collectible Gold Coin
Proof coins are always offered in limited numbers while their bullion counterparts are often easier to acquire. Between 1983 and 1997 no bullion Sovereigns were struck making the proof coins all the more sought after. They have a high-definition, high-contrast finish, achieved with multiple strikes of hand-prepared dies.
Only 6,904 proof Sovereigns were issued by The Royal Mint in 1992.
Your proof Sovereign comes in it is original presentation case from The Royal Mint. The coin remains sealed in it capsule meaning the proof finish is well preserved. The original numbered certificate of authenticity is included.
You might also want to consider a couple of alternatives including proof 1992 Half Sovereigns and our best value, mixed year Sovereigns.
All Sovereigns, including those struck in 1992, are exempt from Capital Gains Tax as UK legal tender and free from VAT in the UK and EU as investment grade gold.
Product Summary
Precious Metal Content:
7.32 (g)
Monarch:
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Capital Gains Tax Status:
Exempt
New / Pre-owned:
Pre-owned
Condition:
Proof - Boxed with numbered certificate of authenticity
- A 1992 gold proof Sovereign
- 7.98 grams of 22 carat gold
- Proof finish
- 22.05 millimetres diameter
- Third portrait of Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf to obverse
- Reverse bears Benedetto Pistrucci’s Saint George and the dragon
- One of only 6,904 minted in this year
- VAT and Capital Gains Tax free
- In original case from The Royal Mint
- Numbered certificate of authenticity enclosed
Steeped in more than 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint supplies all of the United Kingdom's coinage as well as currency for nations around the world. Renown for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, The Royal Mint also produces commemorative coins, favoured by investors and collectors.
A Millennia of Minting
Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of London before moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.
The Royal Mint has always been on the forefront of economic, technical and artistic innovation. Its skilled craftsmen minted coins that would reach the far corners of the British Empire, establishing the image and reputation of Britain for all whose pockets they ended up in.
In 2010 The Royal Mint became a limited company owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint.
Collecting and Investing
The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition.
Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standards including Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable.
The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment. Whether you are diversifying your investments or simply appreciate world-class design, commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are a great buy.
The Royal Mint at The Britannia Coin Company
The Britannia Coin Company is proud to stock official commemorative coins from The Royal Mint as well as a wide range of historic Royal Mint coinage. We offer unbeatable value on The Royal Mint coins, backed by our reputation for honesty and integrity, built over more than a decade of trading.
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