The 1998 gold four-coin collection contains a Half-Sovereign, Sovereign, Double-Sovereign and Five-Pound Piece, all struck in 22 carat gold to finest Proof quality.
 
The collection marks the first appearance of Ian Rank-Broadley’s fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on gold Sovereigns. Each coin features Benedetto Pistrucci’s classic St George and the Dragon reverse design.
 
The set also includes a gold-plated medallion depicting the Royal Crown and the Chinese lunar symbol of the Tiger for 1998.
 
Product Specification
Specification
Details
Year
1998
Metal
22 carat gold
Gold Fineness
916.7
Finish
Finest Proof quality
Collection
Half-Sovereign, Sovereign, Double-Sovereign and Five Pounds
Total Weight of Four Coins
67.88g
Limited Edition
1,500 four-coin gold Proof collections worldwide
Half-Sovereign Weight
3.99g
Half-Sovereign Diameter
19.30mm
Sovereign Weight
7.98g
Sovereign Diameter
22.05mm
Double-Sovereign Weight
15.97g
Double-Sovereign Diameter
28.40mm
Five Pounds Weight
39.94g
Five Pounds Diameter
36.02mm
Obverse Designer
Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer
Benedetto Pistrucci
Additional Item
Gold-plated 1998 Tiger medallion
Included
Original Certificate of Authenticity