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5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 4th portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 36.02 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1998-2008 |
| Value | 5 Sovereigns 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 36.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#14336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2000 B.P.
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 1998 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (789 sales, issue limit 1,500). A Brilliant Uncirculated strike with a privy mark was also issued and is listed separately.© The Royal Mint, 1998
The 1999 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (991 sales, issue limit 1,000),. A Brilliant Uncirculated strike with a privy mark was also issued and is listed separately.
© The Royal Mint, 1999
The 2000 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,000 sales, issue limit 1,000), and individually in bullion. A Brilliant Uncirculated strike with a privy mark was also issued and is listed separately.
© The Royal Mint, 2000
The 2001 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,000 sales, issue limit 1,000). A Brilliant Uncirculated strike with a privy mark was also issued and is listed separately.
© The Royal Mint, 2001
The 2003 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (2,050 sales, issue limit 2,250) and individually in Brilliant Uncirculated.
© The Royal Mint, 2003
The 2004 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,749 sales, issue limit 2,250) and individually in Brilliant Uncirculated.
© The Royal Mint, 2004
The 2006 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,750 sales, issue limit 1,750) and individually in Brilliant Uncirculated.
© The Royal Mint, 2006
The 2007 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,750 sales, issue limit 1,750) and individually in Brilliant Uncirculated.
© The Royal Mint, 2007
The 2008 strike was issued as part of a 4-coin Sovereign Proof set (1,750 sales, issue limit 1,750) and individually in Brilliant Uncirculated.
© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (4th portrait) 1998-2008 coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. The coin's design features a unique portrait of the Queen, created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, which was used on British coins from 1998 to 2008. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 789 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 991 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 2050 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 1749 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 1750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 1750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 1750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (4th portrait) 1998-2008 coin.
