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1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II The Legend of Saint George - Reward
2018 year| Gold (.9167) | 7.98 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 GIP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#402088 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The King consoling his daughter the princess after she is selected to be sacrificed whilst surrounding them sits the Kings wealth in Gold and Silver.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE LEGEND OF SAINT GEORGE
REWARD
Designer: Angela Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (The Legend of Saint George - Reward) 2018 coin from Gibraltar is that it features a unique design depicting Saint George, the patron saint of Gibraltar, slaying a dragon. The design is based on a famous legend in which Saint George rescued a princess from a dragon that had been terrorizing a town in Libya. The coin's design is a nod to this legend and serves as a symbol of bravery and protection.
