In 2016 the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue St George and the Dragon Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin struck in solid 22 Carat Gold and housed in a handsome new walnut-veneer presentation case and is accompanied by an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Chief Executive of the Royal Mint.

Each of the 22 carat Gold Proof Half Sovereign features the legendary St George and The Dragon reverse design by Benedetto Pistrucci, together with the special portrait of Her Majesty, The Queen by James Butler on the obverse to mark the Queens 90th Birthday .
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.

Royal Mint Product Code - SVH16

• Limited Issue Presentation of 1,995 Worldwide
• Finished to Royal Mint's Proof Standard Struck in 22 Carat Gold
• Features St George Slaying the Dragon by acclaimed designer Benedetto Pistrucci
• Special Celebratory Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Designed by James Butler
• Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity (Cert Number Might be Different than Shown)