1910 King Edward VII Gold Sovereign Coin | UK Gold Sovereign
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The 1910 King Edward VII Gold Sovereign is a remarkable piece of British history and one of the final Sovereigns issued during the reign of King Edward VII. Struck by The Royal Mint in 22-carat gold, this historic coin combines over a century of numismatic heritage with the enduring appeal of one of the world’s most respected gold bullion coins.
Containing 7.32 grams of pure gold and featuring the iconic St George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, the 1910 Sovereign remains highly sought after by both collectors and investors. More than just a gold coin, it represents a fascinating period in British history when the nation stood at the height of its imperial power during the final years of the Edwardian era.
The year 1910 marked a pivotal moment in British history — the final year of King Edward VII’s reign before his death on 6 May 1910. Known as the “Peacemaker King,” Edward VII played an important diplomatic role in improving relations between Britain and other European powers. For many collectors, final-year issues carry special appeal as they mark the conclusion of a monarch’s reign. Read more: The History of Gold as Money.
The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s legendary depiction of St George slaying the dragon — first introduced in 1817 and widely regarded as one of the greatest coin designs ever created. More than two centuries later, it continues to appear on modern Sovereigns. Learn how to verify a gold coin is genuine and avoid fake gold coins.
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Yes. The Gold Sovereign is British legal tender with a face value of £1, making it exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. This applies to all years of Sovereign, including 1910. See our CGT-free gold guide.
The 1910 Sovereign contains 7.32 grams of pure gold (0.2354 troy oz) in a 22 carat (.9167 fine) alloy, with a total coin weight of 7.98g — the standard Sovereign specification unchanged since 1817.
1910 was the final year of King Edward VII’s reign, making it the last date Sovereigns were struck with his effigy. Final-year issues are traditionally regarded as more historically significant and are popular with collectors as well as investors.
The obverse portrait of King Edward VII was designed by George William de Saulles. The reverse carries Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon, in use on Sovereigns since 1817.
Yes. As investment gold and UK legal tender, the 1910 Gold Sovereign is exempt from VAT in the UK.
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