Great Britain: George VI gold Proof 5 Pounds 1937 PR63+ NGC,...
Description
George VI gold Proof 5 Pounds 1937 PR63+ NGC, KM861, S-4074. Mintage: 5,500. Struck only in the coronation year of George VI for inclusion in special Proof sets, this one-year type is the sole 5 Pound gold issue to bear his effigy. The line between a Choice+ and a Gem designation is often thin. One gets the sense with this beautiful specimen that the decision could have gone either way.Metal: Gold
Diameter: 35.50mm
Weight: 39.9403g
AGW: 1.1775oz
Melt Value: $5,123.30
Gold Spot: $4,351/oz (08-14-2026 7:52PM CT)
Mintage: 5,500
More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.
Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.
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