2022 Memorial Full Gold Sovereign – Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
- Manufactured by The Royal Mint (UK)
- 22ct Produced to 916.7 fineness
- Weighing 7.32238 g
- Capital Gains and VAT exempt
- Free, fully insured UK delivery
Description
- Contains 7.32238 g fine gold
- .9167 (22 carat) fineness
- Sovereign series, £1 face value
- Struck by The Royal Mint (UK)
- CGT free & VAT free
- Stored and dispatched fully insured from our UK vault
The 2022 Memorial Sovereign is a historic release from The Royal Mint, struck in honour of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Crafted in 22-carat gold to bullion standard, this sovereign marks a transition in British royal coinage. The reverse features an intricate reinterpretation of the Royal Arms by designer Jody Clark, while the obverse bears the first definitive coinage portrait of King Charles III.
This is the first sovereign to feature His Majesty’s effigy, making it a standout piece in the long-running sovereign series.
Why Choose the 2022 Memorial Sovereign?
✔ 22-Carat Gold – Contains 0.2354 troy oz (7.32g) of 91.67% gold
✔ Commemorative Design – Reverse Royal Arms by Jody Clark
✔ First Portrait of King Charles III – A landmark in British numismatic history
✔ UK Legal Tender – Exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents
✔ Backed by The Royal Mint – Guaranteed weight and purity
✔ Historic Significance – Honours the end of one royal era and the beginning of another
A Royal Legacy in Gold
The Gold Sovereign has been a symbol of British heritage since 1489. The 2022 Memorial edition not only pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s reign but also introduces the new era under King Charles III. Every sovereign is tested by the Trial of the Pyx, a centuries-old tradition ensuring the highest standards of purity and weight.
As both a collector’s item and a trusted form of physical gold, the Memorial Sovereign offers long-term appeal, historical significance, and practical tax benefits.
Secure your piece of royal history with the 2022 Memorial Full Sovereign today.
Specification
- Category
- Gold Coins
- Series
- Sovereign
- Mint or refiner
- The Royal Mint (UK)
- Denomination
- £1
- Size
- Sovereign
- Purity
- .9167 (22 carat)
- Precious metal content
- 7.32238 g fine gold
- Tax status
- CGT exempt (UK legal tender) · VAT exempt (investment gold)
Delivery and returns
Every order is dispatched from our UK vault fully insured to the value of the metal, in discreet, unbranded packaging. Delivery is free on all UK orders and requires a signature on arrival.
Orders are released once payment has cleared. Bank transfer is the fastest route for larger purchases — contact us before sending funds so we can hold the price while the transfer settles.
Storage
Prefer not to take delivery? Choose storage through Woodbury in a dedicated client sub-account, or ask us to introduce you to Malca-Amit to open an account directly in your own name.
Selling back to us
We buy back the metal we sell at 98% of the live spot price, published on the site rather than negotiated on a call, so you can see what an exit is worth before you buy.
Metal held in storage can be sold back without ever being shipped. If you hold it yourself, transit is insured in both directions.