{"product_id":"1996-gold-proof-sovereign-three-coin-set","title":"1996 Gold Proof Sovereign Three-Coin Set","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4284\"\u003eThe 1996 Gold Proof Sovereign Three-Coin Set is a well-regarded modern sovereign issue, bringing together three denominations of Britain’s most iconic gold coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4286\" data-end=\"4424\"\u003eThe set includes the double sovereign, full sovereign and half sovereign, each struck in 22 carat gold to the Royal Mint’s proof standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4426\" data-end=\"4600\"\u003eAll coins feature Benedetto Pistrucci’s classic St George and the dragon design on the reverse, paired with the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4602\" data-end=\"4795\"\u003eLate Maklouf portrait sets such as the 1996 issue are particularly appealing to collectors, representing some of the final years before the transition to the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait in 1998.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4797\" data-end=\"4909\"\u003ePresented in original Royal Mint packaging, the set offers both historic continuity and strong collector appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4911\" data-end=\"5109\"\u003eCombining multiple denominations, classic sovereign designs and original presentation, the 1996 Gold Proof Sovereign Three-Coin Set is a desirable addition for collectors of modern proof sovereigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5111\" data-end=\"5114\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5116\" data-end=\"5132\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5116\" data-end=\"5132\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5134\" data-end=\"5404\"\u003e• 1996 Gold Proof Sovereign Three-Coin Set\u003cbr data-start=\"5176\" data-end=\"5179\"\u003e• Includes double, full and half sovereign\u003cbr data-start=\"5221\" data-end=\"5224\"\u003e• Late Raphael Maklouf portrait issue\u003cbr data-start=\"5261\" data-end=\"5264\"\u003e• Classic St George and the dragon reverse\u003cbr data-start=\"5306\" data-end=\"5309\"\u003e• Struck in 22 carat gold to proof standard\u003cbr data-start=\"5352\" data-end=\"5355\"\u003e• Supplied in Royal Mint presentation packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5406\" data-end=\"5409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5411\" data-end=\"5429\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5411\" data-end=\"5429\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5431\" data-end=\"5585\"\u003e• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II\u003cbr data-start=\"5460\" data-end=\"5463\"\u003e• Obverse Designer: Raphael Maklouf\u003cbr data-start=\"5498\" data-end=\"5501\"\u003e• Reverse Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci\u003cbr data-start=\"5540\" data-end=\"5543\"\u003e• Metal: 22 Carat Gold\u003cbr data-start=\"5565\" data-end=\"5568\"\u003e• Finish: Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5587\" data-end=\"5650\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5587\" data-end=\"5607\"\u003eDouble Sovereign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5607\" data-end=\"5610\"\u003e• Weight: 15.98g\u003cbr data-start=\"5626\" data-end=\"5629\"\u003e• Diameter: 28.40mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5652\" data-end=\"5707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5652\" data-end=\"5665\"\u003eSovereign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5665\" data-end=\"5668\"\u003e• Weight: 7.98g\u003cbr data-start=\"5683\" data-end=\"5686\"\u003e• Diameter: 22.05mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5709\" data-end=\"5769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5709\" data-end=\"5727\"\u003eHalf Sovereign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"5727\" data-end=\"5730\"\u003e• Weight: 3.99g\u003cbr data-start=\"5745\" data-end=\"5748\"\u003e• Diameter: 19.30mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59212625117518,"sku":"1996-gold-proof-sovereign-three-coin-set-boxed","price":3590.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/1996-gold-proof-sovereign-three-coin-set-boxed.webp?v=1773933619","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/1996-gold-proof-sovereign-three-coin-set","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}