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Few coins in history can compare with the British gold sovereign. Indeed, the origin of the sovereign can be traced to the reign of Henry VII who issued the first 20-shilling gold coin in 1489.As well as the acclaim afforded by Pistrucci's masterpiece, the gold Proof sovereign will attract worldwide interest for many other reasons - its gold content, its fabulous Proof quality, its low issue limit and its status as the most prestigious and historic gold coin produced at the Royal Mint.
The 2008 gold Proof sovereign two-coin set is an impressive way to celebrate an important event - maybe a retirement, Golden Wedding anniversary or milestone birthday. By giving a gold sovereign you are also continuing a time-honoured tradition
The gold Proof sovereign of 2008, one of the most cherished coins in the world and the gold Proof half-sovereign of 2008 have been brought together in one magnificent set. Struck in 22 carat gold by master craftsmen at the Royal Mint, the coins are housed in an attractive walnut-veneer presentation case and are accompanied by a numbered certificate of Authenticity.
What has, undoubtedly, elevated the sovereign to its current status is the timeless neo-classical design of St George and the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci. This rendering has inspired and fascinated artists for centuries and was first used on the nineteenth-century gold sovereigns of George III. Another endearing feature of the sovereign is the unquestionable fineness and accuracy. For centuries the sovereign set the standard against which all other coins were measured. Today the 2008 Gold Proof Sovereign is minted to the exact weight and fineness of the first modern sovereign of 1817.
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