Five Sovereign Gold Coins (£5)
| Explore our range of Five Sovereign Gold Coins, also known as Quintuple Sovereigns or £5 Gold Coins, featuring some of the most prestigious and impressive coins in The Royal Mint’s Sovereign series. Struck in 22-carat gold (.9167 fine), Five Sovereigns contain 36.61 grams of fine gold with a total weight of 39.94 grams, making them the largest standard denomination within the modern Sovereign family. Originally introduced during the reign of George III following the Great Recoinage of 1817, the Five Sovereign has long been regarded as the flagship presentation and ceremonial issue within British gold coinage. Most modern examples feature Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon reverse design alongside the portrait of the reigning monarch, including Elizabeth II and King Charles III. Selected commemorative editions feature specially commissioned reverse designs marking royal anniversaries, coronations and historic national events. This category includes a wide variety of Five Sovereign gold coins, including:
Five Sovereign coins are predominantly issued as premium proof collector pieces, struck using specially prepared dies and polished blanks to achieve exceptional detail and mirror-like finishes. Many releases are produced in extremely limited mintages and supplied in official Royal Mint presentation packaging with numbered certificates of authenticity. Selected examples are professionally graded by PCGS or NGC, with top-grade proof coins especially sought after among advanced collectors. Due to their substantial gold content, historic prestige and limited mintages, Five Sovereign Gold Coins represent some of the most desirable modern British gold coins produced by The Royal Mint. Their status as UK legal tender also makes them exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. Whether you are building a complete Sovereign denomination collection, searching for flagship Royal Mint proof releases or investing in premium British gold coins, discover our selection of Five Sovereign Gold Coins at The London Coin Company . |
