The Sovereign
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St. George the Dragon Slayer: The Legend
St George the Dragon Slayer is one of medieval Europe’s greatest legends and represents the victory of good over evil.
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The Sovereign in the First World War
Before the First World War, The Sovereign was a firmly established part of circulating currency in Britain, having been in use since 1817.
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Benedetto Pistrucci - Royal Mint Chief-Medallist
Benedetto Pistrucci engraved the coin portraits of both George III and George IV but is perhaps best known for his magnificent Waterloo Medal and his George & Dragon created for the new gold sovereign of 1817.
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Paul Day - 2012 Sovereign Reverse Designer
The 2012 sovereign was Paul Day's first design for the Royal Mint. Paul’s design was chosen from a number of designs put in front of the Royal Mint Advisory Committee as a result of a design competition.
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The 2012 Diamond Jubilee Sovereign
In celebration of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the 2012 Sovereign featured a brand new design for one year only.
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Buy a Sovereign for a future sovereign
The Royal Mint crafted a special edition silver proof £5 Crown to celebrate the arrival of the new Prince of Cambridge.