As the British Empire spread across the globe, so did the prominence of the Sovereign, playing a central role in global commerce. The coin was so trusted across the globe, it literally set the gold standard for all future gold coins. The only coin to be struck on five continents, the Sovereign was the "original American Express card" accepted almost everywhere on the planet.
It was so universally accepted around the world that both American and British pilots carried them as emergency currency incase they got shot down. As the first silver sovereign this is a coin making numismatic history. Composition:99.9% Fine Silver. Comes in capsule with lacquer display box with COA and outer graphic designed box.Items are well packed for optimum arrival condition. Please be sure to return the item in the condition it was received in. Include COA and all original packaging.