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1911 Canada Sovereign | Ottawa Mint "C" Mintmark | George V | NGC MS61

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1911 Canada Sovereign – Ottawa Mint "C" Mintmark – NGC MS61

This 1911 Sovereign carries a small "C" mintmark on the ground line beneath Saint George — a mark denoting it was struck not in London, but at The Royal Mint's branch facility in Ottawa, Canada. Following the discovery of gold in the Yukon in 1900, the Canadian government secured royal assent to fund its own branch mint, which officially opened on 2 January 1908. Canadian-struck Sovereigns hold a genuinely unique place in the series: they are the only Sovereigns ever produced using gold sourced from the Yukon and British Columbia, making them highly sought-after by specialist collectors. The Royal Mint itself describes the Ottawa "C" mintmark as the rarest of all Sovereign mintmarks.

1911 was also the coronation year of King George V, and this coin carries his first coinage portrait — the "large head" design by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, shown bare-headed and facing left, with the engraver's initials "B.M." on the truncation. The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's classic Saint George and the Dragon, with the sculptor's "B.P." initials to the upper right of the exergue.

The Ottawa branch mint struck Sovereigns for just over a decade, from 1908 to 1919, before eventually gaining full independence from The Royal Mint in 1931 to become the Royal Canadian Mint. Sovereigns from this facility were never part of Canadian domestic currency — every coin struck here was shipped back to Britain for circulation.

Graded NGC MS61, indicating a genuine uncirculated example with light contact marks and handling consistent with the grade — a solid, honestly graded piece of this historically significant branch-mint issue.

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Coin Highlights

  • Struck at the rare Ottawa branch mint, identified by the small "C" mintmark — described by The Royal Mint as the rarest of all Sovereign mintmarks
  • The only Sovereigns ever struck using gold from the Yukon and British Columbia
  • From 1911, the coronation year of King George V
  • Obverse: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal's first ("large head") portrait of King George V
  • Reverse: Benedetto Pistrucci's Saint George and the Dragon
  • Calendar year mintage of 256,946
  • Struck in 22 carat gold
  • Graded NGC MS61
  • Encapsulated in a tamper-evident NGC holder for authenticity and protection

Specifications

Year 1911
Mint Ottawa Branch Mint, Canada ("C" mintmark)
Composition 22 carat gold (91.67% fine)
Weight 7.98 grams
Diameter 22.05 mm
Edge Milled
Obverse Designer Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal (first portrait of George V)
Reverse Designer Benedetto Pistrucci
Calendar Year Mintage 256,946
Grading NGC MS61

Why This Coin Stands Out

Branch mint Sovereigns are a well-established specialist collecting area, and Ottawa-struck examples sit right at the top of that hierarchy — a genuinely rare mintmark tied to a unique gold source found nowhere else in the entire Sovereign series. Combined with the historic significance of George V's coronation year, this is a strong piece for collectors building a mintmark set or drawn to the Empire-era branch mint story.

As UK legal tender gold, this coin is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents and free from VAT under current investment gold rules. Browse our full range of graded gold Sovereigns to explore more historic branch mint and Empire-era issues.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer a discount for paying by bank transfer?

Yes. Pay by bank transfer and you'll save 2% on orders of £250 or more.

  1. Add your coin to the basket and check out as normal.
  2. At the payment step, choose Bank transfer.
  3. We'll email you an invoice with your 2% saving already deducted, along with our bank details.
  4. Pay the invoice amount, using your order number as the reference.
  5. Once your payment reaches us, your coin is dispatched free and fully insured by Royal Mail Special Delivery.

Every coin page shows its bank transfer price just under the main price, so you'll know the exact amount before you order. Questions? Call or message us on 07340 710102.

Delivery & returns

Delivery Information

We offer free insured delivery across the UK on all orders. Every coin is carefully inspected, securely packaged, and sent using Royal Mail Special Delivery - a fully tracked, next-day service that requires a signature on receipt.

All parcels are shipped discreetly and fully insured for peace of mind.

We currently do not ship internationally. Orders can only be delivered to the UK address provided at checkout, and we’re unable to send to PO Box addresses.

We aim to dispatch all orders within one business day of receiving cleared payment. Once your order has been dispatched, you’ll receive tracking details so you can monitor its progress.

Returns Policy

For non-bullion items (such as proof coins, graded coins or accessories), we’re happy to accept returns within 14 days of receipt if you feel your coin is not as described and provided the item is returned in its original condition, please contact us and we’ll be glad to help.

If an item is returned for reasons other than being not as described, return postage will be the responsibility of the buyer.

Important Notes

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  • Please use a tracked and insured service when sending items back to us, as we cannot accept liability for goods lost or damaged in transit.
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Can I verify the coin's grade?

Yes. Every NGC-certified coin has a unique certification number visible on the slab label. You can verify the grade, coin details and population data at NGCcoin.uk using the cert number shown.

What is the population or top pop figure?

The NGC census records how many examples of each coin have been graded at each level. A Top Pop coin means no other example has achieved a higher grade — making it the finest certified specimen in existence for that issue.

Do you offer part exchange?


Yes. We accept all proof coins and graded coins in part exchange, including NGC and PCGS certified coins, boxed gold and silver proofs, and proof sets. 

Tell us what you'd like to trade and which coin you have your eye on, and we'll give you a bespoke cost-to-change valuation.

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