This Royal Mint Gold Portrait Collection was issued in 1998, the year the new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley was adopted for use on United Kingdom coinage.
The set contains four full Sovereigns dated 1968, 1984, 1987 and 1998, each carrying one of the four coin portraits used on circulating coins during the Queen's reign.
The Sovereign bearing the Gillick portrait is of ordinary standard, having been produced to satisfy demand from the international gold bullion market, and had no issue limit. The three later Sovereigns were struck to Proof quality and taken from within their respective annual maximum mintage limits, with no additional coins struck to complete the collection.
The collection showcases the work of Mary Gillick, Arnold Machin, Raphael Maklouf and Ian Rank-Broadley. Each coin features Benedetto Pistrucci's classic St George and the Dragon reverse.
A maximum of 500 Gold Portrait Collections were issued by the Royal Mint. This set is presented in its original Royal Mint presentation box with certificate of authenticity.
Product Specification
| YEAR | 1968, 1984, 1987 and 1998 |
|---|---|
| MANUFACTURER | The Royal Mint |
| METAL | 22ct Gold (916.7) |
| TOTAL WEIGHT | 31.9524g |
| FINE GOLD WEIGHT | 29.28g |
| FINE GOLD TROY OUNCES | 0.9416 oz |
| FINISH | One ordinary-standard Sovereign and three Proof Sovereigns |
| LIMITED EDITION PRESENTATION | Maximum 500 sets |
| OBVERSE DESIGNERS | Mary Gillick, Arnold Machin, Raphael Maklouf and Ian Rank-Broadley |
| REVERSE DESIGNER | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| ISSUING MONARCH | Elizabeth II |
| COUNTRY | United Kingdom |
