Coin Specifications
MetalGold
Composition91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper (22k)
Total Weight7.988g
Gold Content 7.323g (0.2354 troy oz)
Years Minted1817–present
CountryUnited Kingdom
Face Value£1
The British Gold Sovereign has been minted since 1817 and is one of the world's most widely recognized gold coins. Each sovereign contains 0.2354 troy oz (7.322g) of pure gold at 22k alloy, with a total weight of 7.988 grams. Sovereigns trade near gold melt value worldwide and are particularly popular in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
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