Gold · coin · 916.7 · The Royal Mint
Gold Full Sovereign
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-karat alloy, an affordable and highly liquid way to buy gold in smaller amounts.
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$1,038.09
No sales tax charged · updates live| Metal | Gold (Au, element 79) |
|---|---|
| Fine metal content | 7.32 g · 0.2354 ozt |
| Fineness | 916.7 |
| Premium over spot | 6% |
| Spot price used | $4,160.30 / ozt |
| Sales tax | No sales tax charged · United States |
| Price chart | Gold price chart → |
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 recognized 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 US dollars. At checkout your price is locked for 10 minutes while you confirm your order. You then pay by domestic wire transfer or ACH, quoting your order number. We currently charge no sales tax; any use tax your state may require is your responsibility.
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 karat.
Is the Sovereign 22 karat?
Yes. Sovereigns are struck in 22-karat 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 recognize 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 karat, while the Sovereign is 22 karat and better known in many markets. Comparing the price per gram of fine gold is the simplest way to choose.
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