Presenting the 1926 George V ‘Perth’ Gold Sovereign, a coin that stands as both a testament to the global reach of The Royal Mint and to the enduring legacy of Britain’s most iconic gold coinage. Struck at the Perth branch of The Royal Mint in Western Australia, this sovereign is an evocative reminder of the Empire’s far-reaching influence and the trusted reputation of the sovereign across international trade and commerce.

The obverse bears the bare-headed portrait of King George V facing left, a dignified rendering by Bertram Mackennal that became the definitive portrait of the monarch during his reign. The Latin legend encircling the design proclaims George V as King and Defender of the Faith, reflecting both regal authority and Britain’s constitutional heritage.

On the reverse, Benedetto Pistrucci’s masterful depiction of St George riding boldly into battle against the dragon continues the great sovereign tradition, its dynamism a hallmark of Royal Mint artistry. Below the ground line, the distinctive ‘P’ mintmark identifies its place of striking at the Perth Mint, giving this sovereign a particular distinction in any collection.

The 1926 Perth Sovereign belongs to a select period of branch-mint issues produced outside of London, struck in 22 carat gold to a weight of 7.98 grams and measuring 22.05 millimetres in diameter. These coins were created to meet the significant demand for sovereigns across the world, and their survival is a lasting testament to the skill of the Perth mint and the global recognition of the sovereign as a trusted coin of the realm.

For the discerning collector, the 1926 George V Perth Gold Sovereign is a coin that has travelled from the far reaches of the empire to the hands of collectors today, it embodies the international story of The Royal Mint and the unbroken tradition of sovereign excellence.