One of the most unusual Gold Sovereigns ever struck...

The 1925 George V Gold Sovereign is one of the most unusual Gold Sovereigns struck by the Royal Mint, as it was actually struck almost a quarter of a century later in the reign of George VI.

In fact, it was never intended to be released. 

And in 2025, we mark its 100th anniversary. 

Here's why it's so interesting and why you need to be one of the few to secure it:

• During the First World War Gold Sovereigns stopped being produced in the United Kingdom until a brief revival in 1925.
• Other Royal Mint overseas branches continued production but even they were calling time on the Gold Sovereign by 1932.
• However, by the late 1940s increasing demand in the bullion market for Gold Sovereigns was causing a high premium and encouraging forgeries.
• As a result, in 1949 Royal Mint decided to once again strike the Gold Sovereign.
• But rather than go to the effort of producing new tools with the correct year date and a King George VI obverse, they decided to do something much simpler – but previously pretty much unheard of. To strike the coins using the last available dies from 1925.
• They did not do this once, but in three successive years – 1949, 1950 and 1951.

And in this remarkable anniversary year, you can secure one for your collection.

Each coin comes presented in a special tamper-proof capsule in a Wooden Presentation with your Certificate of Authenticity.

This really is one of the most unusual sovereigns ever struck by the Royal Mint - make sure you secure yours today!

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