1998 Sovereign Coins

Explore our collection of 1998 Sovereign Coins, one of the most significant modern issues in Britain’s flagship gold coin series. Struck by The Royal Mint, the 1998 Sovereign marks the introduction of the fourth definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, replacing the long-running Raphael Maklouf effigy. Issued in 22-carat gold, it pairs this new portrait with Benedetto Pistrucci’s enduring St George and the Dragon reverse, making it a landmark year for modern Sovereign collectors.

The First Ian Rank-Broadley Sovereign

The 1998 Sovereign is celebrated as the first Sovereign to feature the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Available Denominations and Formats

The 1998 Sovereign collection typically includes:

• Full Gold Proof Sovereign
• Half Sovereign Proof
• Double Sovereign (£2) Proof
• Five Sovereign (£5) Proof
• Official Royal Mint proof sets
• Individually boxed presentation coins with certificates of authenticity
• Certified and graded examples from PCGS and NGC

Many surviving examples originate from original Royal Mint presentation cases.

A Landmark Modern Sovereign

The 1998 Sovereign marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of British coinage. Combining a fresh royal portrait with the enduring St George and the Dragon design, it stands as one of the defining issues of the modern Sovereign series.

Browse our range below to discover 1998 Sovereign Coins, including Full, Half, Double and Five Sovereigns, official proof sets, presentation editions, and certified examples from this landmark first-year Rank-Broadley release.