Buy a 1980 Gold Proof Sovereign 4 Coin Set today!

Although the Mint started to issue gold proof sets regularly from 1980, 4 coin sets are not available in all years, in fact, there are only two dates, 1980 and 1982, bearing the second or decimal portrait, in which all four gold coins were issued in proof sets. Therefore 1980, along with 1982, will have a particular appeal to those who collect "types" rather than every single date.

Gold Proof Sovereign Sets

In 1980, the Royal Mint issued, for the first time since 1937, a gold coin proof set. The 1937 set had been produced for the Coronation of George VI following a tradition established in the early 19th century. Although proof gold coins are known to have been produced in 1953 for the Coronation of Elizabeth II, these were only produced in extremely small numbers, and were never issued for sale to collectors, and none, to our knowledge have ever come to market. This makes the 1980 set the first issued for over 60 years, and only the fourth issued during the twentieth century.

Obverse

The obverse of the coins features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as designed by British artist and sculptor, Arnold Machin.

Reverse

The reverse of the coins feature the iconic St George and the Dragon design, by Benedetto Pistrucci. This was first used on sovereigns in 1817.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£6,760.89
Product ID	1253
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	2.0011
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1980
Obverse Designer	Arnold Machin
Reverse Designer	Benedetto Pistrucci
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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1980 Gold Proof Sovereign Set - 4 Coins