Great Britain Gold Sovereign
The British Gold Sovereign is the official gold bullion coin of England. It is legal tender manufactured and guaranteed by the Royal Mint. It contains just under a quarter of an ounce of gold (.2354) and is 91.67% pure (22k). The English Sovereign has a great history as it was first minted in 1816 and distributed all over the world under the British Empire. Today, the Royal Mint still issues the Sovereign as a bullion coin with the same historical design on the reverse.
King Edward VII: 1902-1910
King George V: 1911-1932
Queen Elizabeth II: 1957-Present
Specifications:
Gold Purity: 91.67% (22k)
Gold Weight: .2354 Troy Ounces (7.322 g)
Total Weight: .26 Troy Ounces (7.9881 g)
Diameter: 22.05 mm
Thickness: 1.52 mm
Face Value: One Pound Sterling
Denominations: 1 Sovereign, 1/2 Sovereign
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