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End of WWI

This 1919 sovereign was the first struck by The Perth Mint after the conclusion of World War I, making it a highly sought-after acquisition for any collector. Despite the 1919 gold sovereign having a generous mintage of 2.995 million, it is a scarce and highly sought-after coin today. This is in part due to the huge number of Australian-struck sovereigns sent overseas after the war to satisfy the immense debt Australia accumulated during the conflict.

01 1919 king george v perth mint gold sovereign 2018 gold StraightOn

Historic design

In Extremely Fine to about Uncirculated condition, the coin’s reverse portrays Benedetto Pistrucci's classic St George and the Dragon design. Included on the reverse is The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark. The coin features a large uncrowned bust of King George V facing left on its obverse.

Presentation packaging 

Each coin is housed in an elegant black timber case and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Specifications

Specifications

Year

1919

Metal

Gold

Gold Content (Troy oz)

0.2354

Fineness (% purity)

91.67

Maximum Diameter (mm)

22.05

Minimum Gross Weight (g)

7.988

Grade

Extremely Fine - about Uncirculated

Effigy

Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal design of H.M. King George V

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