Limited Centenary of WWI Framed 1918 Gold Sovereign released by the Perth Mint in 2018, No 74 of 1,111.

ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and their fighting spirit ensured their place in military legend despite the eventual Allied defeat. This frame was released by the Sydney Mint in 2018 to mark the centenary of the end ofWWI  to remember all veterans who fell whilst drawing their sword against tyranny, and in particular the undying spirit of the brave Anzacs who fell during the Gallipoli campaign. 

Whilst this particular frame commemorates Remembrance Day, the message behind remains an enduring symbol on Anzac Day as well. 

Lest We Forget.

Framed Limited Edition “In Remembrance” Edition by The Perth Mint. Enclosed within a 1918 Gold Sovereign issued by the Sydney Mint. Number 74 of a limited worldwide run of 1,111.

The Reverse depicts Benedetto Pistrucci’s famous portrayal of St George slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin.

The Obverse shows a portrait of King George V (on the legend as GEORGIVS). The reverse was designed by Bertram Mackennal (initials B.M. on base of head).

The 1918 Gold Sovereign is an example of the Gold Sovereign and is much sought after by both coin collectors and bullion investors. Sovereigns have been minted since 1817 (in Britain 1817-1917, 1925 and 1957 on). Besides being minted in Britain, Sovereigns have been made in Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Perth), India (then Bombay, now Mumbai), Canada (Ottowa) and South Africa (Pretoria) although these regional mints have not made sovereigns since 1932. The non-British coins carry a small mintmark ('S','M','P','I','C' or 'SA') just above the date. This 1918 Gold Sovereign was minted at The Sydney Mint.

Specifications for the Gold Sovereign

• Weight: 7.9881g
• Diameter: 22.05 mm
• Thickness: 1.52 mm
• Purity: 22 carat = 91.67% (11/12ths gold, 1/12th copper. Adding copper makes the coin more scratch and dent resistant)
• Gold Content: 113 grains = 7.3224 g = 0.2354 troy ounce
• Face value: £1 = 20 shillings
• Monarch: George V

Price marked at $2000 AUD.

Frame Measurements: 

Excellent coin condition, one small nick to top right corner of frame which is barely noticeable when display.