1996 QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD FULL PROOF SOVEREIGN with BOX & COA most of which was coined

most of which was coined into guinea denominations

Silver coinage and small gold in his name commenced in 1695

While much of the energy of the Royal Mint’s workers and administrators was devoted to the Great Recoinage of the silver

which melts away toward its legs and the dragon

William III Gold "Fine Work" 5 Guineas 1701

1996 QUEEN ELIZABETH II GOLD FULL PROOF SOVEREIGN with BOX & COA most of which was coinedQueen Elizabeth II gold Proof Sovereign of the year 1996 complete with original Royal Mint box and Certificate of Authenticity. All sovereigns weigh 7. 98 grammes, and are made of 22 carat gold (0. 917 fine). They have a diameter of 22. 05 mm.