1996 Sovereign Coins

Explore our collection of 1996 Sovereign Coins, a key modern issue in Britain’s flagship gold coin series. Struck by The Royal Mint, the 1996 Sovereign continues the long-established tradition dating back to 1817, pairing Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon reverse with the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Issued in 22-carat gold, the 1996 Sovereign is a proof-focused collector issue, widely collected as part of complete Elizabeth II date runs.

A Modern Proof Sovereign Year

The 1996 Sovereign is best understood as a collector-driven release, with production centred on proof coinage rather than circulation bullion.

Available Formats

The 1996 Sovereign collection typically includes:

• Full Gold Proof Sovereign
• Half Sovereign Proof
• Double Sovereign (£2) Proof
• Five Sovereign (£5) Proof
• Royal Mint 3-coin and 4-coin proof sets
• Presentation cases with certificates
• Certified and graded examples (PCGS / NGC)

A Stable Modern Collector Date

The 1996 Sovereign is a steady and widely collected issue that reflects the final phase of the Maklouf portrait era. While not a rare “key date,” it remains an important building block for complete Sovereign collections and modern Royal Mint set collectors.