Buy A 2016 Gold Sovereign
Issued for investment purposes, the 2016 Sovereign offers the same design, weight, and purity that have defined the series for over 200 years. Struck by The Royal Mint in the year of Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday, this coin combines a trusted bullion weight of 7.31 grams of pure precious metal with a moment of royal significance.
2016 Sovereigns were not struck for circulation, but as pre-owned bullion, they may show minor marks or imperfections from handling and storage. However, they remain an excellent choice for gold investors thanks to their liquidity, tax efficiency, and established market demand.
Jody Clark's Royal Portrait
The obverse of the 2016 bullion Sovereign features the fifth and final coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, introduced in 2015 and designed by Jody Clark.
This portrait shows the Queen wearing the George IV State Diadem, with enhanced depth and detail to reflect the maturity and dignity of her later reign. The surrounding inscription reads 'ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · FID · DEF', meaning 'Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith'.
There were two different royal portraits used on gold Sovereigns in 2016, authorised to celebrate Her Majesty's 90th birthday and adding an additional historic appeal to this annual issue. 2016 proof Sovereigns feature a one-year-only effigy, created by James Butler.
Saint George And The Dragon
The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci's timeless engraving of Saint George slaying the dragon, first introduced on Sovereigns in 1817.
This neoclassical composition depicts Saint George mounted on horseback, sword raised, as he defeats the winged dragon beneath him: a design symbolic of courage and triumph. Pistrucci's St George has been a perennial presence on gold Sovereigns for two centuries and remains beloved by collectors.
The inscription below shows the date (2016) with the engraver's initials ('B.P.') appearing at the lower right of the image.
2016 Sovereign Mintage Figures
The Royal Mint produced the 2016 bullion Sovereign to meet global demand for investment gold. While we can assume that the mintage was fairly large, the exact figures for bullion 2016 Sovereigns have not been published by the Mint.
In addition to the standard investment coin, a range of proof Sovereigns was also struck, including a special edition with a commemorative obverse portrait to mark the Queen's 90th, as well as multi-coin proof sets and Struck On The Day pieces.
The 2016 Sovereign Coin Range
The extensive 2016 Sovereign family includes:
Proof Double Sovereigns and gold Five Pound coins were only issued in sets, four of which were released in 2016:
Are 2016 Sovereigns Valuable?
The value of a 2016 Sovereigns is closely tied to the current gold spot price, as each coin contains 7.31 grams of fine gold. These coins are primarily traded as bullion, meaning their market worth reflects the live gold price plus a modest dealer premium.
While 2016 bullion Sovereigns are not rare in a numismatic sense, their recognised format, tax advantages, and association with a significant royal year - the Queen’s 90th birthday - can make them more appealing to certain collectors. As a result, coins in excellent condition or those presented alongside others in a date run may attract a slightly higher resale value.
In general, as the price of gold rises, so does the value of the 2016 Sovereign, making it a practical and flexible way to invest in physical precious metal over the long term.
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