The George V 22 Carat Gold Sovereign is the perfect tribute to one of the 20th Century’s most important monarchs. But what makes this Sovereign stand out even further is the effect World War I had on its production.
At this time the Sovereign was still annually issued as a circulating coin, and although rarely used they could feasibly be spent in shops and restaurants just like a shilling or a penny. But gold was at a premium during the war, and production shifted around the various global mints used by The Royal Mint.
With the post war financial meltdown in 1931 came the end of the Sovereign as a circulating coin – and it would never return in this format. In fact it was to be another 30 years before the Sovereign returned to our coinage with any regularity at all.
Consequently, although your George V Sovereign survived World War I, it represents the end of an era, and is highly sought after by collectors around the world. And with such uncertainty surrounding its production at the time, good examples are now at a premium. That is why we are so pleased to be able to offer you the opportunity to add this classic 22 Carat Gold Coin to your collection today.
Your George V Gold Sovereign will arrive housed in a Luxury Presentation Case and comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity attesting to its gold content and guaranteeing its legitimacy.