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THE SOVEREIGN 2026 THREE-COIN GOLD PROOF SET 500TH ANNIVERSARY - LIMITED EDITION ONLY 650 WORLDWIDE Limited Edition 650 Includes the 2026 editions of The Sovereign, Half-Sovereign and Quarter-Sovereign Marks a stunning return to the traditional yellow gold in which The Sovereign was struck for centuries The reverse of the coin features Benedetto Pistrucci’s portrayal of St George and the dragon The inclusion of Pistrucci’s design is especially significant as 2026 marks 500 years since the patron saint first appeared on English coins Struck in 22 carat gold to Proof standard 2026 marks 500 years of 22 carat gold, the alloy introduced in 1526 and in which The Sovereign is still struck Accompanied by a booklet that explores the introduction of 22 carat gold Gold Proof - Proof coins are amongst the finest commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint. Made with the highest care and consideration, our Gold Proof coins feature a sharpness of detail like no other. The dies used to strike Proof coins are hand-finished to ensure that all imperfections are removed. Blanks are fed into the coin press by hand before being struck up to six times, at a lower speed and with less pressure than other finishes, to preserve the finer details of the design. Specification - Denomination: Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Quarter Sovereign. Maximum Coin Mintage: 4836, 3160 Alloy: 916.67 Gold Weight: 7.99g, 3.99g, 2g Diameter: 22.05mm, 19.30mm, 13.50mm Reverse Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci Obverse Designer: Martin Jennings Quality: Proof Pure Metal Type: Gold Edge: Milled