5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (4th portrait)
Obverse
Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around.
Lettering: ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA REGINA·FID·DEF IRB
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and designer's initials in exergue.
Lettering: 2000 B.P.
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Elizabeth II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
medal
Demonetization
No
Face Value
5 Sovereigns (Numeric: 5)
Series
Sovereign series
Engravers
Obverse
Ian Rank-Broadley
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
39.94 g
Size
36.02 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA REGINA·FID·DEF IRB
Reverse Lettering
2000 B.P.
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 2000 | 2003 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint | - | - | - |
| Mintage | 4,177 | 2,050 | 1,750 |
| G | - | - | - |
| VG | - | - | - |
| F | - | - | - |
| VF | - | - | - |
| XF | - | - | - |
| AU | - | - | - |
| UNC | 3,249.89EUR | 4,580.29EUR | 3,550.30EUR |
Comments
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
© 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 
