Gold Australian Quarter Sovereign 2026 (Mintage: 1,250 | Proof)
- Legendary design: design from 1817
- Perth Mint: world-famous mint
- Certificate of authenticity: in an elegant case
- Legendary designSt. George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
- Perth MintWith the P mint mark of the Perth Mint in Australia
- Certificate of authenticityConfirms authenticity, delivered in an elegant case
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Perth Mint · Sovereign
A name travels the world
Australian Quarter Sovereign 2026, picture side
Since 1871, St George and the dragon have appeared on the Sovereigns of every monarch. The Perth Mint strikes it with a new St George and the portrait of Charles III.
1489 · Henry VII
A gold coin called Sovereign
In October 1489, Henry VII gave a new gold coin the name Sovereign. It was larger than anything England had issued before.
Under George III, the new Sovereign of 20 shillings replaced the guinea of 21 shillings. Benedetto Pistrucci, an Italian gem engraver, created St George and the dragon for it; in 1821 George received a sword in place of the broken lance.
1855 to 1923 · Branch mints
The “chief coin of the world”
That is what the Sovereign was called in the 19th century; it was accepted even in Brazil.
The Royal Mint also struck it at branch mints: Sydney from 1855, Melbourne 1872, Perth 1899, Ottawa 1908, Bombay 1918 and Pretoria 1923, almost 500 million pieces in all.
The Royal Canadian Mint, the Perth Mint and the South African Mint descend from these branch mints.
Perth · until 1931 and today
A new St George from Perth
Until 1931, Perth produced 106 million Sovereigns, each with Pistrucci’s St George.
Today the Australian Sovereign of the Perth Mint shows a new design: Jennifer McKenna draws an unclothed rider swinging his sword above the dragon. On the value side is Charles III, after Dan Thorne.
The Perth Mint · 2026
The rider with the sword
The Quarter Sovereign carries 5 Dollars, in 2026 with a P and the number 100.
RiderThe rider by Jennifer McKenna
Mint markThe mint mark of the Perth Mint
Initials DTDT: the initials of Dan Thorne
1536 and 1953 · The guardians
From Hampton Court to Westminster
On the bridge that Henry VIII had completed over the moat at Hampton Court in 1536 stood ten heraldic beasts, the King’s Beasts. Following their example, James Woodford created ten beasts in plaster for the coronation on 2 June 1953.
At Kew, copies in Portland stone stand guard outside the Palm House; the plaster figures have belonged to Canada since 1959.
The faces of the Crown
One face, seven decades
Mary Gillick showed Elizabeth II with a laurel wreath instead of a crown, and Jody Clark chose the diadem of her coronation in 2015: the first and the fifth of her portraits on British coins.
On British coins the portrait of Charles III is by Martin Jennings; the King approved it himself. The Queen’s British coins remained valid: some 27 billion were in circulation when the first circulating coins with Charles were struck.
At a glance
- Series
- Australian Sovereign
- Metal
- gold
- Fine weight
- 1.82 g
- Fineness
- 916.7/1,000
- Country of issue
- Australia
- Face value
- 5 Dollars
- Year
- 2026
- Quality
- proof
- Mint
- The Perth Mint
The British Crown
Henry VII named it in 1489, branch mints from Sydney to Pretoria carried it around the world, and in Perth today it bears a new St George.
Gold Australian Quarter Sovereign 2026 – Miniature Splendour in Proof Quality
Small, fine, and royal: the Gold Australian Quarter Sovereign 2026 from the Perth Mint is a true gem among Australian gold coins. With a diameter of just 14.20 mm and a delicate fine weight of 1.82 grams, this coin fits into any collector's cabinet – and yet it carries within it the entire tradition of the British Sovereign heritage. Strictly limited to just 1,750 pieces in the royal Proof quality, it will make collectors' hearts beat faster around the world.
- Investment objective: Collector's coin with attractive appreciation potential and refined investment character
- Design: The time-honoured Saint George and the Dragon design – a symbol of victory, strength and centuries of Sovereign history
- Material / Fineness: Genuine gold in the classic Sovereign alloy of 917/1000 (22 carat) – robust yet brilliantly lustrous
- Manufacturer: Minted by the world-renowned Perth Mint in Australia
- Country of origin: Australia
- Minting quality: The highest level of minting artistry in Proof (PP) quality – mirror-polished fields meet frosted reliefs
- Mintage: Strictly limited to 1,750 pieces in this quality
- Scope of delivery: Elegant case including certificate of authenticity
- Face value: 5 AUD – official legal tender of the Commonwealth of Australia
A Touch of Myth – the Design in Detail
On the obverse, Saint George sits astride his horse, slaying the dragon – a design that Benedetto Pistrucci first created in 1817 for the first modern Sovereign. More than two centuries later, this scene still feels like a small masterpiece: dynamic, powerful, full of life. The obverse side shows the traditional portrait of the Crown – a dignified tribute to Australia's historical connection to the British monarchy. Whoever holds the Quarter Sovereign in their hand holds a piece of living history.
"Gold is God's money – and the Gold Sovereign has been its royal ambassador for over 200 years."
Proof Quality – when Craftsmanship Becomes a Work of Art
Minting in Proof quality is the absolute pinnacle. Multiply polished blanks, specially treated minting dies and the utmost care given to every single piece create that unmistakable contrast between mirror-bright surfaces and silky-matte reliefs. This coin is not made for a trouser pocket – it demands gloves, a worthy place in a collection, and admiration.
Quarter Sovereign vs. Full Sovereign – the Advantages of the Little Sister
- Significantly lower entry price than the Full Sovereign or Half Sovereign
- Ideal as a gift, collector's item, or entry point into the world of Sovereign coins
- Maximum denomination flexibility – smaller units are easier to liquidate later
- Extreme rarity with only 1,750 Proof pieces – a clear advantage over the high mintages of standard bullion Sovereigns
Gold – the World's Oldest Currency
For more than 6,000 years, this yellow precious metal has accompanied humankind. It has outlasted wars, outlived empires, and watched paper currencies come and go. Gold possesses intrinsic value, is exempt from VAT, and is tax-free for private sales after a holding period of one year. This makes it an excellent building block for personal inflation hedging – and for anyone wishing to guard against the loss of purchasing power.
Crisis-proof, Globally Tradable, Indestructible
Central banks around the globe are hoarding gold in record amounts – a clear signal of what they themselves trust most, even in turbulent times. For private investors too, physical gold is a proven form of crisis protection. The Quarter Sovereign combines two worlds: tangible asset value and collector's passion. A small golden promise that will endure for generations.
Who is this Coin Made For?
- Collectors wishing to add a limited highlight to their Sovereign collection
- Lovers of the finest minting artistry and the classic Saint George design
- Newcomers wishing to acquire their first gold coin in Proof quality
- Gift-givers wanting to crown a special occasion with something truly valuable
Secure one of only 1,750 pieces now – before this sparkling rarity passes into collectors' hands forever.
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