British Gold Sovereign Price Today
Live intrinsic value of the British Gold Sovereign based on real-time gold spot price. Updated every 60 seconds.
Understanding the Premium Over Spot
The intrinsic value above represents the pure gold content of the coin (0.2354 troy oz at 91.67% purity). When you buy from a dealer, you will pay more — the premium over spot covers minting costs charged by The Royal Mint, authorized dealer margins, packaging, shipping, and insurance. For the British Gold Sovereign, typical dealer premiums range from 3% to 6% above spot, putting the street price at approximately $1,003–$1,032 at current spot prices.
British Gold Sovereign Specifications
| Country of Issue | United Kingdom |
| Minted By | The Royal Mint |
| Year Introduced | 1817 |
| Metal | Gold |
| Purity | 91.67% (0.9167 fine) |
| Weight | 0.2354 troy oz (30.00 g) |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Annual Mintage | ~100,000–500,000 per year |
About the British Gold Sovereign
The British Gold Sovereign is one of the oldest and most internationally recognized gold coins in history, minted continuously since 1817. Each Sovereign contains 7.3224 grams of 22-karat gold (91.67% pure), providing 0.2354 troy ounces of pure gold. Sovereigns are UK legal tender and — critically — are Capital Gains Tax-free for UK residents. The reverse features a famous George and Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, largely unchanged since 1817.
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