A number of Gold Full Sovereign Coins were issued to British Military personnel taking part in Operation GRANBY as part of the Coalition Forces during the Gulf War 17 January to 26 February 1991.

Sovereigns were provided by the Ministry of Defence and carried by any servicemen who, it was thought, might find themselves isolated and in need of bargaining power if confronted by unfriendly forces.
Several Sovereigns were used during the War, mainly by Royal Air Force crews shot down over enemy territory, but all the uncaptured coins were returned to the Ministry of Defence at the conclusion of the conflict, having served their purpose.

The Ministry of Defence confirms that this sovereign is one of the coins returned during the Gulf War by military personnel on completion of their missions into enemy territory.
The set includes a genuine solid 22 Carat Gold Full Sovereign Coin from the Ministry of Defence and a replica Gulf Medal & Kuwait Liberation Medal.

• Limited Mintage Worldwide
• Full Sovereign Coin Set Struck in Solid 22 Carat Gold
• Behind Enemy Lines Gulf War Gold Full Sovereign Coin Medal Set
• Royal Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity