These 2012 Gold Proof Sovereign 'QEII Diamond Jubilee' 4-Coin Sets feature a unique modern interpretation of the St. George and the Dragon reverse design, with Queen Elizabeth II depicted on the obverse. This design was created by Paul Day.

Manufactured by The Royal Mint
22 carat gold / 916.7 fineness
Struck to a proof finish
Comes with numbered certificate of authenticity and wooden presentation box
Limited edition presentation of 295 coins
Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT

The coins in this gold proof 4-coin set are as follows:

Double Sovereign
Full Sovereign
Half Sovereign
Quarter Sovereign

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Type Sovereigns

The 2012 sovereign is popular with collectors interested in 'type' sovereigns.

Previous one-off designs issued during Elizabeth II's reign include the 1989 500th Anniversary Sovereign, the 2002 Shield Reverse Sovereign issued to celebrate the Queens Golden Jubilee, the 2005 Sovereign featuring a stylised version of the traditional St George & Dragon design, the 2016 proof sovereign bearing the Queen's 90th birthday portrait and the 2017 sovereigns - both proof and uncirculated - issued to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the Modern Sovereign.

These British legal tender coins are exempt from Capital Gains Tax and are classed as investment gold. You do not pay VAT on investment gold.

Obverse

The obverse is the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Reverse

The reverse, by Paul Day, features a new interpretation of St. George and the Dragon. The engraver's initials are below the horse's hoof on the right of the coin and the date, 2012, is set on the left of the coin.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£3,055.48
Product ID	5840
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Weight/Size	Full
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.9417
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Issue Limit	295
Date	2012
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer	Paul Day
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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