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2026 Gold Sovereign
- 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
Order your 2026 Gold Sovereign today. Struck in 22-carat gold by The Royal Mint, this coin continues one of Britain’s longest-standing minting traditions. As official UK legal tender, the Sovereign remains one of the most recognised gold coins worldwide.
Why Choose the 2026 Gold Sovereign?
The Gold Sovereign is a historic British coin with a legacy spanning over 500 years. Known for its durability, recognisable design, and trusted status, it has remained a consistent choice for those holding physical gold.
Each 2026 Sovereign is struck in 22-carat gold and contains 7.98 grams in total weight, including 7.32 grams of pure gold. The reverse features the classic St George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, a motif that has defined the Sovereign for generations.
Due to its smaller size, the Sovereign offers flexibility when compared to larger gold coins or bars, allowing for easier handling and trade in smaller units.
As a UK legal tender coin, the 2026 Gold Sovereign is exempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT) for UK residents.
Key Benefits:
- 22-carat gold (916.7 fineness)
- Total weight: 7.98g (7.32g pure gold)
- Produced by The Royal Mint
- Features the St George & the Dragon design
- British legal tender and CGT exempt in the UK
- VAT free in the UK
Brief History of the Gold Sovereign
The Gold Sovereign was first introduced in 1489 under King Henry VII and has since become one of the most enduring coins in British history. The modern Sovereign, as recognised today, was reintroduced in 1817 and has remained in production ever since.
Renowned for its consistency and heritage, the Sovereign continues to be struck by The Royal Mint, maintaining its position as a cornerstone of British coinage.
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
- VAT exempt · CGT exempt (UK legal tender)
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.