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Why the George V gold sovereign is still prized in the Middle East

  • As gold prices break new records, a century-old British coin is drawing fresh attention across the Middle East
  • Forged in empire, war and commerce, the gold sovereign’s legacy remains powerful — and increasingly valuable
By Jonathan Gornall ·

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