The British Sovereign coin debuted in 1489 under Henry VII, valued at one pound sterling and featuring the monarchs portrait on the obverse with a Tudor rose on the reverse. The modern Sovereign, introduced in 1817 during George IIIs reign, brought Benedetto Pistruccis St. George and the Dragon design, which remains iconic today. Now, The Royal Mint has launched the first-ever Silver Sovereign. Right now, 2025 Proof Great Britain Silver Sovereign Coins are available from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Arrives inside a capsule with a display box!
• First-ever Silver Sovereign!
• Proof visuals!
• Limited mintage of only 50,000 coins!
• Contains 1/4 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Legal tender Sovereign.
• Obverse features King Charles III.
• Reverse depicts St. George on horseback slaying a dragon.

Each 2025 Proof Great Britain Silver Sovereign Coin includes proof-quality finishes with frosted designs and mirrored fields. The coin is securely housed in a capsule and comes with a presentation box provided by The Royal Mint.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2025 Proof Great Britain Silver Sovereign features King Charles III. This left-profile portrait, designed by Martin Jennings in 2022, shows His Majesty without a crown, marking the first use of his effigy on Sovereign coins.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2025 Proof Great Britain Silver Sovereign Coin includes Benedetto Pistruccis iconic 1817 depiction of St. George slaying a dragon. This dramatic image portrays St. George on horseback, wielding a sword to defeat the mythical dragon.

History

The Sovereign became a global standard of currency following its reintroduction in 1817. During the expansion of the British Empire in the 19th century, the Sovereign gained worldwide recognition. Over time, more than a billion Gold Sovereigns have been minted across five continents.

Ordering

If you have any questions about silver coins, please feel free to ask. BGASC customer service is available at 888-992-4272, online using our web chat, and via our email address.