Five Sovereigns 2025 Saint George and the Dragon, Coin from Falkland Islands - detailed information

The sovereign is a gold coin of the United Kingdom, with a nominal value of one pound sterling. Struck from 1817 until the present time, it was originally a circulating coin (see pre-decimal Sovereign) accepted in Britain and elsewhere in the world; it is now a bullion coin not intended for circulation, the intrinsic value of which is much higher than its face value. There are several denominations of the Sovereign: Five Sovereigns (Quintuple Sovereign, five pounds gold), Double Sovereign, Full Sovereign, Half Sovereign and Quarter Sovereign; the current five sovereigns coin - with face value of £5 is a continuation of the pre-decimal five sovereigns, and has been issued as a decimal coin since 1980.

Apart from the sovereigns of the United Kingdom, the British Overseas Territory of the Falkland Islands has also authorised some mints to issue sovereigns under its jurisdiction. These have the same specifications as the original, but are denominated in Falkland Islands Pounds - the local variation of the Pound Sterling. However, following long-standing tradition, this type of coin has never had its value and denomination spelled out anywhere on the coin.

This coin is part of the first Falkland Islands Sovereign Collection, and features a new rendition of the iconic St. George and the Dragon design.

The mint says about it:
Holding a special unique status with collectors, the majestic Five Sovereign gold coin specification has for centuries embodied an admired position of wealth and prestige. Often only afforded to the most affluent, the Five Sovereign piece was often used as a gift for royalty, diplomats and esteemed guests.

Today, with the release of the very first Sovereign collection from the Falkland Islands, the 2025 Five Sovereign Gold Proof Coin takes its rightful place as the most majestic coin in this new annual collection.

Its impressive diameter captures in exceptional proof quality the classical depiction of the legend of St. George slaying the dragon which has appeared Sovereigns since 1816. This world recognised motif has made the Sovereign one of the most sought-after annual gold coins worldwide.

Capturing the beauty of Glyn Davis’ St George and the Dragon design, the 2025 Five Sovereign Gold Proof coin is the showcase coin in this first ever Falkland Island’s Sovereign Collection.