1915 King George V Melbourne Mint Gold Sovereign – 22ct Gold

The 1915 King George V Gold Sovereign is a historic British Empire gold coin struck at the Melbourne branch of the Royal Mint in Australia during the early years of the First World War. Produced in 22 carat (.9167 fine) gold, this sovereign weighs 7.98 grams and contains approximately 7.322 grams (0.2354 troy ounces) of pure gold. It belongs to the widely collected George V sovereign series (1911–1932), which remains one of the most recognised gold coin programs in the world.

The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King George V, designed by Sir Bertram Mackennal. The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St. George and the Dragon design, a classic that has appeared on sovereigns since 1817. The small “M” mintmark beneath the ground line identifies this coin as a Melbourne Mint issue, linking it directly to Australia’s historic gold coin production during the height of the British Empire.

The 1915 Melbourne Mint Sovereign is particularly notable as a World War I–era issue. With a mintage of approximately 1.64 million coins, it is considered more limited than the London Mint equivalent of the same year, adding a layer of collector interest while still maintaining strong bullion liquidity and global recognition.