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Gold Sovereign – Queen Elizabeth II (Best Value, Mixed Dates)
- 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 Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign is one of the most trusted and widely recognised bullion coins issued by The Royal Mint. Each coin is struck in 22-carat gold and features one of several official portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, making them ideal for both gold buyers and collectors.
Offered as a best value option, this listing includes mixed-year sovereigns from available stock, all struck during the reign of Her Late Majesty. They are a cost-effective way to own physical gold, combining low premiums with enduring historical and collectible appeal.
Why Buy Elizabeth II Gold Sovereigns?
✔ 22-Carat Gold – Each coin contains 0.2354 troy oz (7.32g) of 91.67% pure gold
✔ Capital Gains Tax Exempt – Legal tender in the UK, offering full CGT exemption
✔ Low Premium – One of the most affordable gold coin options
✔ Highly Liquid – Globally recognised and easy to trade or sell
✔ Collectible Appeal – Features a variety of Queen Elizabeth II portraits
✔ Trusted by The Royal Mint – Backed by over 1,100 years of minting heritage
Design & Legacy
The obverse bears one of five official portraits of Queen Elizabeth II, each reflecting a stage of her historic reign. The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic design of St George slaying the dragon, a British numismatic classic since 1817.
Minted from 1957 onwards, these sovereigns were originally reintroduced to meet international gold demand and have since become a mainstay in the global bullion market.
A Versatile Gold Coin for All Buyers
Whether you’re building a gold portfolio or starting a collection of historic British coinage, the Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign offers excellent value, strong resale potential, and the reassurance of government-backed quality.
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? We can hold your metal in fully insured, segregated storage at our UK vault, held in your name and available for delivery or sale back to us whenever you choose.
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 our vault can be sold back without ever being shipped. If you hold it yourself, transit is insured in both directions.