Full Sovereign Gold Coins
| Explore our range of Full Sovereign Gold Coins, featuring one of the most famous and enduring gold coin series ever issued by The Royal Mint. First introduced in 1817 during the Great Recoinage under King George III, the Full Sovereign has become the flagship British gold coin, admired worldwide for its historic significance, classic design and strong collector and investment appeal.
Struck in 22-carat gold (.9167 fine) and containing 7.98 grams of gold with a total weight of 7.98g, Full Sovereigns feature the iconic St George and the Dragon reverse design by Benedetto Pistrucci on most issues, alongside the portrait of the reigning monarch on the obverse. Over more than two centuries of production, Sovereigns have been issued under monarchs including George III, Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Elizabeth II and King Charles III. This category includes a wide variety of Full Sovereign gold coins, including:
Full Sovereigns are especially popular among both collectors and investors due to their international recognition, historic continuity and UK legal tender status. As British legal tender gold coins, Sovereigns are exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents, further increasing their appeal as investment gold coins. Many proof and commemorative Full Sovereigns are issued in limited mintages and presented in official Royal Mint packaging with certificates of authenticity. Selected examples are professionally graded by PCGS or NGC, with top-grade Mint State and Proof Sovereigns particularly sought after by collectors. Whether you are building a historic Sovereign collection, investing in British gold bullion or searching for key-date Royal Mint releases, discover our selection of Full Sovereign Gold Coins at The London Coin Company . |
