Coin Specifications
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Coin: Gold Sovereign
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Mint: The Royal Mint
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Metal: 22 Carat Gold (.9167 Fine)
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Gross Weight: 7.98g
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Fine Gold Content: 7.32g (0.2354 troy oz)
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Diameter: 22.05mm
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Face Value: £1 (Legal Tender)
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Date: Random Year
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Condition: Best Value / Mixed Condition
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CGT Status: CGT-Free for UK Residents — see our CGT-free guide
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VAT Status: VAT Free Investment Gold
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Our Best Value Mixed Year Gold Sovereign offers one of the most cost-effective ways to own physical gold while investing in one of Britain’s most iconic and historically significant gold coins. You will receive one randomly selected Gold Sovereign from our available stock — allowing us to offer some of the lowest premiums on Sovereigns available. Every coin contains the full Sovereign gold content of 7.32 grams of pure gold and retains its status as UK legal tender. Read: Britannia vs Sovereign: Which Is Best? and CGT-Free Gold Coins in the UK.
What Will I Receive?
One genuine British Gold Sovereign selected at random from our available inventory. Coins may include Sovereigns from various reigns including Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, King George V, Queen Elizabeth II, and King Charles III. Specific years, monarchs, mint marks, and designs cannot be requested. Coins may show signs of age, circulation, handling, or wear — selected primarily for gold content rather than collector condition.
Why Investors Choose Gold Sovereigns
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CGT-free for UK investors — read our guide
- VAT-free investment gold
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7.32g of pure gold in every coin
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Over 200 years of minting history — worldwide recognition
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Highly liquid — easy to buy, sell, and trade globally
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Compact and affordable gold ownership
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Lowest premiums in our Sovereign range
Comparing Sovereign and Britannia? Read: Britannia vs Sovereign: Which Is Best? See also: Best Gold Coins for UK Investors and New vs Pre-Owned Bullion.
The History of the Gold Sovereign
The modern Sovereign was introduced in 1817 following Britain’s Great Recoinage and quickly became the foundation of Britain’s gold standard. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, Sovereigns circulated across the British Empire and were accepted globally. Many feature Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon reverse, first introduced in 1817 and widely regarded as one of the greatest coin designs ever created.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Gold Sovereign CGT exempt in the UK?
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 regardless of the year or monarch on the coin. See our CGT-free gold guide for full details.
How much gold is in a Gold Sovereign?
Every Gold 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. This specification has been unchanged since 1817.
Which year Sovereign will I receive?
This listing is for a randomly selected Gold Sovereign from our available stock. The year, monarch, and design cannot be requested in advance. All coins contain the full 7.32g gold content regardless of date or condition.
Is the Gold Sovereign VAT free?
Yes. As investment gold, the Gold Sovereign is exempt from VAT in the UK.
What condition will the coin be in?
Best value Sovereigns are selected for gold content rather than collector grade. They may show signs of age, circulation, handling, or wear. This does not affect the gold content or CGT-free status of the coin.
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*The coin shown in product images is for illustration purposes only. The Sovereign you receive will be selected at random and may differ in date, monarch, design, mint mark, and condition from images displayed.