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Gold Sovereign

Q: How much is a Gold Sovereign worth today?

A Gold Sovereign contains 7.32238g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP multiplied by 7.32238. UK dealers typically charge a premium of around 6% above spot when selling.

Also known as: Full Sovereign, Sovereign

The modern Gold Sovereign is the UK's flagship bullion coin: 22-carat (.9167) gold with a fine weight of 7.32g (just under a quarter of a troy ounce). Issued by The Royal Mint since 1817 in its current form, it carries a face value of £1 but trades on its gold content plus a small premium. Sovereigns are popular with UK investors because they qualify as legal-tender CGT-free coins under HMRC rules.

Live spot value £—

With typical UK dealer premium (+6%) £—

Spot calculated from 7.32238g 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: 7.32238 g · 0.2354 oz t
Gross weight: 7.98805 g · 0.2568 oz t
Diameter: 22.05 mm
Thickness: 1.52 mm
Mint: The Royal Mint
Country: United Kingdom
First minted: 1817
Face value: £1
Typical UK premium: ~6% over spot

FAQ — Gold Sovereign

How much is a Gold Sovereign worth today?

The Gold Sovereign contains 7.32238g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP (shown on the dashboard) multiplied by 7.32238. UK dealers typically charge a premium of around 6% 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 Gold 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).