Gold · United Kingdom

Double Sovereign

Q: How much is a Double Sovereign worth today?

A Double Sovereign contains 14.63g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP multiplied by 14.63. UK dealers typically charge a premium of around 7% above spot when selling.

Also known as: Two-Pound Sovereign

Twice the size of a standard Sovereign, sometimes called a 'Two-Pound Sovereign'. 22ct gold, 14.63g fine weight. Lower per-gram premium than smaller Sovereigns.

Live spot value £—

With typical UK dealer premium (+7%) £—

Spot calculated from 14.63g of pure gold × the live per-gram GBP price. Dealer prices vary; treat this as an indicative reference.

Specifications

Metal: Gold
Purity: 916.7/1000 (91.7%)
Fine weight: 14.63 g · 0.4704 oz t
Gross weight: 15.976 g · 0.5136 oz t
Diameter: 28.4 mm
Mint: The Royal Mint
Country: United Kingdom
First minted: 1820
Face value: £2
Typical UK premium: ~7% over spot

FAQ — Double Sovereign

How much is a Double Sovereign worth today?

The Double Sovereign contains 14.63g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP (shown on the dashboard) multiplied by 14.63. UK dealers typically charge a premium of around 7% above spot when selling.

What is the purity?

916.7/1000 — 91.7% pure gold.

Where can I buy one?

Any regulated UK bullion dealer will stock the Double Sovereign. Compare quotes between several dealers and check whether the price includes VAT (silver, platinum and palladium attract 20% VAT for investment in the UK; investment gold is VAT-exempt).