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Sovereign Guide Back to Bullion Index Home

One of the most famous bullion coins in the world, the gold Sovereign has existed for hundreds of years, dating as far back as the reign of Henry VII in the 15th Century. Much has changed since then, but the Sovereign remains a valuable and extremely popular coin.

In our Sovereign Guide section, you will find all the information you need to know to invest in these famous, CGT exempt gold bullion coins.

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eBay Gold Sovereigns

For many investors in gold, the hardest part is knowing where to start. We are all understandably cautious when it comes to parting with our money and for some it can be a major step to put our trust in the idea that buying physical gold on the internet is …

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Gold Sovereign dimensions

One of the world’s most famous bullion coins, the gold Sovereign comes in a variety of denominations, sizes and weights, namely the Quintuple Sovereign, Double Sovereign, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, and Quarter Sovereign. A typical Sovereign has a face value of £1, and by that logic the Double Sovereign is £2 …

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Half Sovereign Value

The Half Sovereign is a 22 carat coin containing 3.66g of fine gold, with a face value of half a pound. This value is based on the fact that, like all denominations of Sovereign, they are legal tender. However, as an uncirculated bullion coin, the Half Sovereign’s gold content makes …

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Rare gold Sovereign coins

Gold Sovereigns are one of the world's most famous gold coins, and are a popular choice for investors looking for an asset with a proven ability to maintain a high value. A part of British coinage history for over 200 years, these coins were seen all over the world as …

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What is the face value of a Sovereign?

Gold Sovereign coins have a face value of £1, this means it's legal tender value is technically £1. The true value of a Sovereign however is calculated by multiplying its gold content - 7.3224 grams - by the gold spot price. The British gold Sovereign is one of, if not …

What is the weight of a gold Sovereign?

The weight of a gold Sovereign is 7.98805 grams, usually rounded to 7.98g in most cases, with a pure gold content of 7.3224 grams. The remaining weight is copper, which gives Sovereign coins their distinctive reddish hue - similar to Krugerrands. All Sovereigns have a fineness of 916.7, meaning out …