2017 Sovereign Coins
| Explore our collection of 2017 Sovereign Coins, issued to celebrate a remarkable milestone in British numismatic history. Produced by The Royal Mint, the 2017 Sovereign marks the 200th anniversary of the modern Sovereign, first reintroduced in 1817 as part of the Great Recoinage. Featuring Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon reverse and the definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the 2017 issue is a key date for collectors of modern British gold coins. Celebrating the Bicentenary of the Modern SovereignThe year 2017 commemorates 200 years since the first modern Sovereign was struck in 1817. To honour this bicentenary, The Royal Mint released special editions featuring a unique anniversary reverse design by Jody Clark, inspired by Pistrucci’s original masterpiece while offering a fresh interpretation for the milestone year. Alongside these commemorative proof issues, standard bullion Sovereigns retained the classic St George and the Dragon design, allowing collectors to choose between tradition and a one-year-only anniversary release.
Available Denominations and EditionsThe 2017 Sovereign collection was issued in a variety of formats, including:
Many proof products were struck in restricted numbers, increasing their desirability among collectors.
A Landmark in Sovereign HistoryThe 2017 Sovereign celebrates two centuries of one of the world’s most respected gold coins. Whether featuring the traditional St George and the Dragon or the special bicentenary interpretation by Jody Clark, these coins combine outstanding craftsmanship with exceptional historical importance, making them a highlight of any modern British coin collection. Browse our range below to discover 2017 Sovereign Coins, including Quarter, Half, Full, Double and Five Sovereigns, bullion and proof editions, bicentenary commemoratives, presentation sets, and certified examples marking this historic anniversary in the Sovereign series. |
