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2008 British Gold 4 Coin Proof Sets

Return of the Dragon

In 2009, St. George and the dragon returned to the 4 coin gold sovereign sets on all four coins, after the special one-off St. George reverse design in 2005.

Design News

As in some previous years the 3 coin and 4 coin sovereign collections contain all coins of the same design, however in a number of years, in some years the two pound coin included with the sets has been the commemorative version instead. For 2009, all four coins will the St. George and Dragon version.

St. George and Dragon - Recut Reverse Dies

The traditional St George & Dragon design has been used on sovereigns, with a few breaks, since 1817. During this long period, there have been a considerable number of minor changes to the dies used for the reverse (tail side). This year, the reverse design appears to have been completely re-engraved, although there was no advance announcement of this from the Royal Mint. Please see our Gold Sovereigns website for a full explanation.

Specifications

DenominationDiameterWeightAGW*Description
Five Pounds36.0239.941.1771St George & Dragon
Two Pounds28.4015.980.4708St George & Dragon
Sovereign (Pound)22.057.990.2354St George & Dragon
Half Sovereign (Fifty Pence)19.303.990.1177St George & Dragon
Total 67.902.0011 

Notes on Table

Weight = gross weight in grams.
*AGW = Actual intrinsic gold weight in troy ounces.

We can offer British gold 4 coin sets as follows:-

Prices & Availability

When compared to the Royal Mint price of £1,995.00 you will make a saving of £1,995.00 per item when ordering from us.

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More Information

More information about British gold sets is available on our British Gold Sets Information page.

2008 Three Coin Sovereign Set

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Postage & Packing

UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order, plus £1 per £1,000
EU Insured Post £10 per order, plus £1 per £1,000
USA Airmail $10,
Insured Shipping $20, plus $1 per $1,000
Canada Airmail $15,
Insured Shipping via Fedex $40, plus $1 per $1,000
Obverse of 2008 Gold Proof Sovereign

Obverse of 2008 Gold Proof Sovereign

British Gold Sets Information

British 4 Coin Gold Sets For Sale

Reverse of 2008 Gold Proof Sovereign

Reverse of 2008 Gold Proof Sovereign

2008 Gold Sovereign 4 Coin Set

2008 Four Coin Gold Proof Set in Presentation Box

 


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