The Canadian 1916 Gold Sovereign, struck in Ottawa, features Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St. George and the Dragon design. Minted during World War I, the coin symbolizes British-Canadian unity and wartime resilience. Its 22-karat gold composition reflected economic strength but wartime gold shortages limited mintage, making the 1916 Sovereign rare.
Politically, the Canadian 1916 Gold Sovereign marked Canadas growing autonomy within the Empire, shown through local minting. Economically, the use of gold during wartime underscored shifting global reserves and the eventual move away from the gold standard. The 1916 Sovereign remains a key artifact of design, politics, and wartime economics.