Gold · United Kingdom

Five Sovereign

Q: How much is a Five Sovereign worth today?

A Five Sovereign contains 36.61g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP multiplied by 36.61. UK dealers typically charge a premium of around 5% above spot when selling.

Also known as: Quintuple Sovereign

Largest of the regular Sovereign series — 22ct gold, 36.61g fine (~1.18 troy oz). Low premium relative to its gold content; a popular vehicle for larger investments.

Live spot value £—

With typical UK dealer premium (+5%) £—

Spot calculated from 36.61g 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: 36.61 g · 1.1770 oz t
Gross weight: 39.94 g · 1.2841 oz t
Diameter: 36.02 mm
Mint: The Royal Mint
Country: United Kingdom
First minted: 1820
Face value: £5
Typical UK premium: ~5% over spot

FAQ — Five Sovereign

How much is a Five Sovereign worth today?

The Five Sovereign contains 36.61g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP (shown on the dashboard) multiplied by 36.61. UK dealers typically charge a premium of around 5% 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 Five 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).