Sovereign Guide

One of the world’s most famous bullion coins, the gold Sovereign comes in a variety of denominations, sizes and weights, namely the Quintuple Sovereign, Double Sovereign, Sovereign, Half Sovereign, and Quarter Sovereign. A typical Sovereign has a face value of £1, and by that logic the Double Sovereign is £2 …

This history of the Sovereign coin spans several centuries, and this classic coin has played a large part in British coinage over the years. The gold Sovereign coin has existed in different forms for hundreds of years, but the current version has effectively been in production by The Royal Mint …

Gold Sovereigns are one of the world's most famous gold coins, and are a popular choice for investors looking for an asset with a proven ability to maintain a high value. A part of British coinage history for over 200 years, these coins were seen all over the world as …

Gold Sovereign coins have a face value of £1, this means it's legal tender value is technically £1. The true value of a Sovereign however is calculated by multiplying its gold content - 7.3224 grams - by the gold spot price. The British gold Sovereign is one of, if not …

The weight of a gold Sovereign is 7.98805 grams, usually rounded to 7.98g in most cases, with a pure gold content of 7.3224 grams. The remaining weight is copper, which gives Sovereign coins their distinctive reddish hue - similar to Krugerrands. All Sovereigns have a fineness of 916.7, meaning out …