Canada: 2019 $10 The 1919 Sovereign: 100th Anniversary of the Last Issue 1/4 oz. Pure Gold Coin

Canada: 2019 $10 The 1919 Sovereign: 100th Anniversary of the Last Issue 1/4 oz. Pure Gold Coin

Design: The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's neoclassical-style design for the British gold Sovereign, as it appeared on coins struck by the Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint in 1919. Saint George is shown on horseback, his left hand holding the reins while his right hand holds a sword. A dragon lies wounded at the horse's feet. Above the amended dates, “1919-2019”, a “C” mintmark denotes the country of production (Canada). The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Mintage: 1000

Composition: 99.99% pure gold

Finish: proof

Weight (g): 7.8

Diameter (mm): 20

Edge: serrated

Face value: $10

Artist: Benedetto Pistrucci (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Packaging: Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.