The 1999 Gold Proof Sovereign is a classic of modern British coinage, struck by The Royal Mint in 22-carat gold to the highest proof standard. This edition features the iconic St George and the Dragon reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci and the fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, introduced just the year before in 1998.

With its elegant design, historical continuity, and limited mintage, the 1999 proof sovereign is a must-have for collectors and long-term gold investors.

Key Features:

• Year: 1999
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Obverse: Fourth portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley
• Reverse: Classic St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
• Metal: 22ct Gold (91.67% purity)
• Weight: 7.98g
• Diameter: 22.05 mm
• Finish: Proof – frosted detail with polished fields
• Mintage: Limited (typically under 13,000)
• Presentation: Supplied in Royal Mint box with Certificate of Authenticity (if available)

Why Collect the 1999 Proof Sovereign?

• Features two of the most recognisable sovereign designs
• Part of the first full year featuring the Rank-Broadley effigy
• Struck to a superior finish ideal for long-term display
• Legal tender and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt in the UK
• Collectable, historic, and investment-worthy