British Sovereign Gold Coin

Bullion Trading LLC has selected the best gold coins with great historical value at a low margin. Introducing the most recognized and unique gold coin in the world, the British Sovereign Gold Coin, produced by The Royal Mint.

First originated in 1489, British sovereign gold coins were used as a worldwide currency during the height of Britain’s colonial rule. The last production of the original English Gold Sovereign coin was in 1604

Since 1814, all gold sovereign coins abide by the standard as follows: Per the act of 1816 (56 George III chapter 68), they must be – 7.988052 g / 7.98805 g weight after 1971 – 1.52 mm thick – 22.05 mm in diameter – 22-carat fineness – 7.322381 g or 1320/5607 troy ounces. British sovereign gold coins older than 1814 may fall below this standard due to abrasion and handling.

While the British Gold Sovereign coins have changed over the years, their markup on a jeweler’s scale has remained roughly the same, which helps identify them. It’s also easy to determine the spot value of the sovereign gold coins at any given time. This excludes any additional value a coin may have due to rarity, age, etc.

Design of British Gold Sovereign Coins

Main Highlights of Sovereign British Gold Coin

• Contains 0.2354 troy oz of .9167 fine gold.
• Produced by the Royal Mint.
• On the obverse, the coin depicts a bust of the reigning monarch when it was struck.
• On the reverse, A rendition of St. George riding on horseback and slaying a dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci.

Product Specifications of British Sovereign Gold Coins