Gold Full Sovereign

Name: Gold Full Sovereign
Brand: The Royal Mint
SKU: gold-full-sovereign
Price: 730.39 GBP
Availability: InStock

The Full Sovereign is Britain's most famous gold coin, struck by The Royal Mint since 1817. It contains 7.32 g (0.2354 troy ounces) of fine gold in a 22-carat alloy, an affordable and highly liquid way to buy gold in smaller amounts.

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Metal	Gold (Au, element 79)
Fine metal content	7.32 g · 0.2354 ozt
Fineness	916.7
Premium over spot	6%
We buy at (97% of spot)	£668.38
Spot price used	£2,927.14 / ozt
VAT	VAT-free investment gold · United Kingdom
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Price in every currency

Currency	Price	We buy	Exchange rate used
GBP	£730.39	£668.38	1 GBP = 1.3381 USD
EUR	€875.20	€800.89	1 EUR = 1.1167 USD
USD	US$977.34	US$894.35	—
CHF	CHF 806.45	CHF 737.98	1 CHF = 1.2119 USD
CAD	CA$1,366.71	CA$1,250.67	1 CAD = 0.7151 USD
AED	AED 3,589.27	AED 3,284.52	1 AED = 0.2723 USD

About the Gold Full Sovereign

Its reverse carries Benedetto Pistrucci's celebrated design of St George slaying the dragon, used for most of the coin's two-century history. The Sovereign weighs 7.98 g and measures 22.05 mm across. It is recognised by gold dealers around the world, including across the Middle East, which makes it one of the easiest gold coins to resell.

Smaller gold coins let you buy gold in amounts that suit your budget, and sell part of a holding when you need to rather than all at once. The trade-off is a higher premium per ounce than one-ounce coins and bars, so many buyers combine small coins for flexibility with larger pieces for value.

Buying and paying

The Gold Full Sovereign is priced live from the gold spot price plus a stated premium of 6%, in any of six currencies. At checkout your price is locked for 10 minutes while you confirm your order. You then pay by bank transfer (UK Faster Payments, SEPA or SWIFT), quoting your order number. Any VAT for your delivery country is shown before you order.

Frequently asked questions

How much gold is in a Sovereign?

A Full Sovereign contains 7.32 g of fine gold, or 0.2354 troy ounces. The coin itself weighs 7.98 g, because the gold is alloyed with copper to 22 carat.

Is the Sovereign 22 carat?

Yes. Sovereigns are struck in 22-carat gold (916.7 fineness), alloyed with copper for durability. This standard has been used for most of the coin's history.

Why are Sovereigns so popular in the Middle East?

Sovereigns were used in trade across the Middle East for generations and are still widely bought there as a store of value and as gifts. That long familiarity means gold dealers across the region recognise and buy them readily.

Sovereign or 1/4 oz Britannia: which is better?

They are close in size. A Sovereign holds 7.32 g of fine gold and a quarter-ounce Britannia holds 7.78 g. The Britannia is 24 carat, while the Sovereign is 22 carat and better known in many markets. Comparing the price per gram of fine gold is the simplest way to choose.

Can I sell it back to you later?

Yes. We buy coins like this back at 97% of the live spot value of their fine metal content, with no fees. Request a quote on our Sell to us page, and we pay by bank transfer once we have received and checked the item.