1926 King George V South Africa Mint Gold Sovereign – 22ct Gold

The 1926 King George V Gold Sovereign is a historic British Empire gold coin struck at the Pretoria branch of the Royal Mint in South Africa. 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 widely collected George V sovereign series (1911–1932), issued across several branch mints including London, Australia, Canada, and South Africa.

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, used on sovereigns since 1817. The distinctive “SA” mintmark identifies this coin as a South African issue, struck at the Pretoria branch of the The Royal Mint, reflecting the global reach of British coinage during the early 20th century.

The 1926 South Africa Mint Sovereign is a key post–World War I issue and forms part of one of the most heavily produced sovereign years of the George V era. While it is generally considered a common bullion sovereign, it remains highly liquid and globally recognised due to its strong gold content and historical importance within the British Empire monetary system.