1920 King George V Perth Mint Gold Sovereign – 22ct Gold

The 1920 King George V Gold Sovereign is a historic British Empire gold coin struck at the Perth branch of the Royal Mint in Western Australia during the early post–First World War period. 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 is part of the George V sovereign series (1911–1932), one of the most widely recognised and actively traded gold coin series in global numismatics.

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 hallmark of sovereign coinage since 1817. The small “P” mintmark beneath the ground line identifies this coin as a Perth Mint issue, linking it to Australia’s strong post-war gold production and export economy.

The 1920 Perth Mint Sovereign is notable as part of the first full post-war production period following World War I. Sovereign output resumed across multiple branch mints, and 1920 became one of the key high-mintage years for Australian sovereigns. While generally considered a common bullion-date sovereign, it remains highly liquid and widely collected due to its recognisable design and strong gold content.