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The utmost care and detail were used during the design and minting process of the Sovereign by the British Royal Mint in an effort to gain the seal of approval of the reigning king or queen who is featured on the obverse of the coin. The reverse portrays Benedetto Pistrucci's design of Saint George slaying the dragon.

British Sovereigns are also historically significant coins as they've been minted for over 500 years on five continents at seven different British Royal Mints. From the time of Queen Victoria until Britain went off the gold standard, British Sovereigns were minted as circulating gold coins with the stated value of one pound.

The obverse of these gold British Sovereigns features the bust of the reigning king of the time, including Edward VII, George V, and Queens Victoria and Elizabeth II. The bust is surrounded by words containing the name of the ruler followed by the words 'D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:'.

The reverse on each gold coin features a famous representation of St. George on horseback slaying a mythical dragon, designed by Royal Mint engraver, Benedetto Pistrucci. The date and Mint Mark appear beneath St. George.