King George V Coins

Explore our collection of King George V coins, issued during the reign of one of Britain’s most important 20th-century monarchs (1910–1936). This period spans the First World War, the interwar years, and major changes in British and Imperial coinage production.

This category includes a wide range of gold Sovereigns, Half Sovereigns, Double Sovereigns, £5 Crown coins, and silver denominations such as Crowns, Halfcrowns, Florins, Shillings, and Sixpences, struck at The Royal Mint in London and across branch mints in Australia, Canada, India, and South Africa.

King George V Sovereigns are among the most collected modern-era gold coins, struck in 22 carat gold (0.9167 fineness) and featuring the iconic St George and the Dragon reverse design by Benedetto Pistrucci, paired with the portrait of King George V by Bertram Mackennal.

Many coins from this era were issued for circulation across the British Empire, meaning surviving examples often show historical wear, adding to their authenticity and appeal. Branch mint issues, such as “SA” South Africa or “M” Melbourne Sovereigns, are particularly sought after due to lower mintages and regional significance.

The George V reign also marked a key transition in British coinage history, with the final years of widespread circulating Sovereigns before their withdrawal from domestic circulation, making these coins especially important to collectors and investors today.

Whether you collect British gold Sovereigns, Imperial-era coinage, or historic Royal Mint issues, King George V coins represent one of the most significant and widely traded categories in world numismatics.