George VI Gold Proof Five Pounds Coin

Coins from the reign of George VI (1936–1952) are highlighted by the prestigious 1937 Coronation Proof Set, which contains the only gold sovereigns of his reign. Because these gold coins were never intended for general circulation and were limited to just over 5,500 sets, they remain the most valuable specimens for collectors today.

Most Valuable George VI Coins

Gold Proof Five Pounds (1937): The largest and most valuable coin of the Coronation year.
Market Value: High-grade specimens typically range from £7,500 to £15,500 depending on the specific preservation (e.g., PF60 to PF65).

Mintage: Part of the limited gold proof sets with a total mintage of 5,501.
Gold Proof Two Pounds (1937): A “double sovereign” featuring the classic St. George and the Dragon design.

Market Value: Generally priced between £4,500 and £7,795 based on current merchant listings.
Mintage: Struck only for the coronation with a mintage of 5,501.
Gold Proof Sovereign (1937): The primary gold unit, often sold individually from broken proof sets.

Market Value: A high-grade (PF62) example is valued around £5,795. Lower-grade proofs can be found starting from approximately £3,750.
Mintage: 5,501 specimens.
Brass Threepence (1946 Transitional Error): An accidental strike using brass planchets from earlier years rather than the standard nickel-brass.  Market Value: A Very Fine (VF) example can reach £1,200 to £1,800, while Extremely Fine (EF) specimens can exceed £2,500.
Mintage: Unknown, but believed to be a “very small number” mistakenly produced during a composition change.