Sovereign Great Britain Gold Sovereign 1917 (S-Sydney)
The Royal Mint is one of Europe's oldest mints, producing coins and orders for around 60 countries around the world and has exclusive rights to produce pounds and national medals in the UK. It also issues many commemorative coins, both bullion and collector coins. Recent editions include a silver coin to mark the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, a series of coins to mark the London Olympics or the 'Celebration of Britain' series, which symbolically presents Britain in flesh, spirit and mind.The Averse of the Sovereign is decorated with a portrait of King George V of England. Next to the portrait is information about George V in Latin. Rewers of the Sovereign depicts a scene of Saint George slaying a dragon. The illustration was designed by Benedetto Pistrucci. The date of issue is also indicated at the bottom of the gold coin.
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