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  • 1966 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint - NGC MS-66
    Obverse NGC MS-66
  • 1966 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint - NGC MS-65
    Obverse NGC MS-65
  • 1966 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint - NGC MS-64
    ObverseNGC MS-64
  • 1966 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint reverse
    Reverse
  • 1966 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint obverse
    Obverse
  • 1966 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint - NGC MS-66
  • 1966 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint - NGC MS-65
  • 1966 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint - NGC MS-64
  • 1966 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint reverse
  • 1966 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint obverse
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1966 Gold Sovereign Elizabeth II - NGC Graded

These 1966 Gold Full Sovereign Elizabeth II Royal Mint Coins are NGC graded by expert numismatists at the Numismatic Guaranty Company.

Each coin is struck in 22 carat gold (0.9167 fineness) and contains 0.2354 troy ounces of the precious metal.

Features the first definitive UK coin portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Designed by Mary Gillick, the portrait captures the youthful 26 year old queen.

See our Elizabeth II Gold Graded Sovereign Collection.

Photographs shown may not be the actual coin and may differ in terms of grade, die numbers, design flaws and other minor details.

from £569.24

(VAT Exempt)
Totals are approximate until metal prices are confirmed on the next LBMA fix.

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1966 Full Sovereign Mintage

There were 7,050,000 sovereigns minted in 1966 which makes this a very common date for sovereigns.

Obverse

The Elizabeth II pre-decimal portrait, designed by British sculptor Mary Gillick features on the obverse of the 1966 sovereign. Mary Gillick's crownless portrait is still being struck on Maundy Money coins today.

Reverse

The 1966 British gold sovereign reverse shows St George mounted on horseback, slaying the Dragon. This classic design was created by Royal Mint Engraver Bernedetto Pistrucci, and first appeared on sovereigns in 1817.

Specification

MetalGold
Diameter22.05mm
Weight / SizeFull
Gold Weight Troy Ounces0.235
Fineness / Carat0.917 / 22
Date1966
Obverse DesignerMary Gillick
Reverse DesignerBenedetto Pistrucci
Issuing Monarch Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint / BrandThe Royal Mint
CountryUnited Kingdom
Price List
ObverseReversePriceAvailability
MS-64MS-64£569.24In Stock
MS-65MS-65£639.24In Stock
MS-66MS-66£950.00Out Of Stock
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Terms of Sale - Key Points

You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.

Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.

Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.

All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out. 

If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.

Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.

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Delivery Information

We aim to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receiving cleared funds. Our standard delivery methods are as follows.

Orders over £60 - Fully Insured Delivery.

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Next day fully insured and tracked. Delivery starts from £6. 

Orders under £60

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Royal Mail 2nd Class. Your order will normally arrive within 2-3 working days. Delivery starts from £3.50.

If you wish to have your order sent by an alternative method (e.g., Saturday Guaranteed) please contact +441253343081 for more information. Please note, we will not dispatch high value orders over a bank holiday weekend.

For international delivery, please check with your local customs office for more information on custom duty and taxes.

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Postal Insurance

We offer fully insured delivery on all special delivery options. We do need to pass on the cost of this insurance as it soon adds up shipping high value gold and silver products. 

  • Orders under £1500 there is no additional fee.
  • Orders over £1500 we charge a fee in order to cover the increasing costs of insurance. For every £1500 we apply a £1 fee. 

If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to call the showroom on +441253343081 and one of our team can discuss your purchase.