Since it was first introduced in 1817, Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George and the dragon has become synonymous with The Sovereign. The design has consistently featured on the coin’s reverse since 1871, changing only a handful of times.
Here are five occasions that The Sovereign’s reverse design has changed in recent memory – each holding a special place in numismatic history.
1989
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The 500th Anniversary of The Sovereign
2002
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The Golden Jubilee Sovereign
2005
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A New St George and the Dragon
2012
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The Diamond Jubilee Sovereign
2022
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The Platinum Jubilee Sovereign
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