1912 Gold Sovereign Coin George V | CGT Free UK Bullion

Coin Specifications

• Year: 1912
• Mint: The Royal Mint, London (no mintmark)
• Reign: King George V
• Metal: 22 Carat Gold (.9167 Fine)
• Gross Weight: 7.98g
• Fine Gold Content: 7.32g (0.2354 troy oz)
• Diameter: 22mm
• Face Value: £1 (Legal Tender)
• Obverse: King George V by Sir Bertram Mackennal
• Reverse: St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
• CGT Status: CGT-Free for UK Residents — see our CGT-free guide
• VAT Status: VAT-Free Investment Gold

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The 1912 Gold Sovereign is a classic British bullion coin struck by The Royal Mint during the reign of King George V. Minted in 22 carat gold with a purity of .9167, the coin contains 7.32 grams of pure gold and carries a face value of £1, making it legal tender in the United Kingdom and CGT-free for UK residents. The 1912 issue is particularly significant as one of the first Sovereigns released during the reign of King George V — an important piece of early 20th-century British coinage. Read: Best Gold Coins for UK Investors and CGT-Free Gold Coins in the UK.

Obverse Design

The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King George V by renowned engraver Sir Bertram Mackennal, with the Latin inscription "GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT: OMN: REX F.D.IND:IMP:" — translating to "George V, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."

Reverse Design

The reverse showcases Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic St George and the Dragon — one of the most celebrated coin designs ever created — with the date "1912" and Pistrucci's initials "B.P." below the design.

Why Choose the 1912 Gold Sovereign?

• CGT-free for UK investors as legal tender
• VAT-free investment gold
• 7.32g of pure gold in every coin
• Historic early George V issue — significant numismatic appeal
• Worldwide recognition — highly liquid
• Iconic St George and the Dragon reverse

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