UK Golden Jubilee Sovereign Collection 1887-2002 - 4 Coin Set

UK Golden Jubilee Sovereign Collection 1887-2002 - 4 Coin Set This box set contains:

• 1 x 1887 Sovereign
• 1 x 1887 Half Sovereign
• 1 x 2002 Sovereign
• 1 x 2002 Half Sovereign
• Original certificate of authenticity

Features:

• UK Golden Jubilee Sovereign 1887-2002 - 4 Coin Set
• Pre-owned with minimal signs of wear
• Only one set available
• Set 174 out of 250 issued
• Supplied in original mint packaging with certificate of authenticity
• Sovereigns are constructed of 22 carat gold (91.76% pure gold and 8.33% copper)
• Legal tender in the UK, CGT exempt (UK) VAT Free (UK/EC)
• UK Government assurance of weight and purity
• Our prices are inclusive of insured delivery to a UK address
• The reverse of the coin depicts the battle of St George slaying the Dragon
• Bleyer Bullion is an authorised retailer of Royal Mint products

History: Issued by The Royal Mint, full Gold Sovereigns are one of the most popular and best known gold coins in the world. Gold Sovereigns are sought by both collectors and investors alike, they offer a sense of luxury, history and symbolism that no other coin can match. With its bold St George slaying the Dragon design, it has become an internationally recognised symbol of unrivalled accuracy, integrity and strength. To this day, it remains trusted, traded, respected and admired the world over. There have been Sovereigns in circulation since 1489 with the Half Sovereign being first produced in 1544 during King Henry VIII reign. The modern Sovereign Gold coin was first issued in 1817 when the sovereign replaced the Guinea, it became legal tender in the United Kingdom with a face value of £1 Sterling. These days, because the value of the gold used to create the coin is much higher than the face value, the price of the Sovereign is closely connected to the gold spot price which changes each day. Celebrating Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee in 2002 this collection links two great Queens.  The 1887 crowned shield of the Royal Arms within a laurel wreath design was dropped in favour of Pistrucci's St. George and the Dragon.  For 2002 and for the Jubilee year only the heraldic shield returned.  The two 2002 coins are legal tender gold bullion coins that have never been in circulation.  In the present day all sovereigns are all minted by the Royal Mint in the UK. Sovereigns were included in the survival kit of soldiers that fought in World War II and Desert Storm because they have been an internationally recognised form of monetary exchange for 500 years and are trusted the world over.  Our clients continue to love them and their size means that they remain versatile and can conceivably still be used as a means of exchange. The Royal Mint is a national treasure, making beautifully crafted coins and medals for countries all over the world. Over a thousand years of craftsmanship and artistry ensures every piece they strike is a long lasting piece of history. The Royal Mint is listed as an active Good Delivery Refiner by the London Bullion Market Association. Bleyer is the leading online bullion dealer for gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium bars & coins. Based in the South West, Bleyer Bullion covers the whole of the UK by phone and online with their friendly, expert consultancy for bullion sales and storage options. Bleyer welcomes UK customers looking for a more personal, comprehensive and competitive physical precious metal dealer. Give our friendly team a call today on 01769 618618 to find the investment solution most suited to your needs. Live Chat Available Monday-Friday 9-5.