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2019 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Bullion Full Sovereign

2019 Gold Sovereign

Buy a 2019 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Bullion Full Sovereign

£478.01
(VAT Exempt)
The Royal Mint’s bullion Sovereigns are intended for investors as they are both VAT and Capital Gains Tax exempt. They’re struck to specifications established more than 200 years ago: 7.98 grams of 22 carat gold with a 22.05 millimetre diameter. The 2019 Sovereign features a classic reverse, long associated with the history of this prestigious coin, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci for the first modern Sovereigns, issued in 1817. It features a dynamic image of Saint George, England’s patron saint, in the act of slaying a prone dragon, crushed beneath his horses hooves. This is paired with a modern obverse portrait of Britain’s longest reigning monarch by Jody Clark. His effigy has been in use on UK money since 2015. We check all our bullion Sovereigns carefully to confirm authenticity and ensure that the each coin grades above aEF (about Extremely Fine). We’ll package your 2019 Sovereign securely for delivery which is free in the UK.
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The History of the Gold Sovereign

The first Sovereigns were struck during the reign of Tudor king Henry VIII. Centuries later, a new gold coin bearing this name was introduced, following a major overhaul of British coinage. This Sovereign, first minted in 1817, established specifications that are still strictly followed today.

All Sovereigns weight exactly 7.98 grams and are composed of 22 carat gold. That's a gold weight of 7.32 grams or .2354 troy ounces. Sovereigns measure 22.05 millimetres in diameter and have a nominal face value of one pound sterling though their gold content means they command significantly higher prices.

Sovereigns once circulated across the globe, a symbol of the British Empire, trusted to contain a known quantity of gold. Regular production ceased with the First World War, only resuming in 1957. Today, Sovereigns are offered annually in a range of sets and finishes for collectors and investors.

Pistrucci's Saint George Reverse

For much of its history the modern Sovereign has featured an iconic reverse design, crafted by Italian artist Benedetto Pistrucci. His instantly-recognisable Saint George and the Dragon design shows England's patron saint mounted on a horse, slaying a dragon underfoot.

It's a powerful image that has become synonymous with the gold Sovereign. These coins don't carry their denomination on their face as part of their legend like most currency, so the Saint George motif is an easy identifier for many collectors. The coin's date appears below the dragon.

For the 2019 Sovereign, Pistrucci's historic reverse is paired with Jody Clark's portrait of Her Majesty the Queen. Introduced to British coinage in 2015, this fifth official effigy shows the artists initials below the traction of Elizabeth II's neck with the legend reading: 'ELIZABETH II ∙ DEI ∙ GRA ∙ REGINA ∙FID ∙DEF'.

Invest in Gold Bullion Sovereigns

These 2019 Sovereigns are offered in The Royal Mint’s bullion striking standard. Intended for investors, these coins offer the same amount of precious metal as their proof counterparts with different designs and dates adding an element of collectibility.

For buyers, the benefit of gold Sovereigns, including the 2019 edition, is that they're exempt from Capital Gains Tax as UK legal tender and free from VAT as investment grade gold. 

We have some other options if you're thinking about 2019 Sovereigns:

  • The same design is available on the limited edition 2019 proof Sovereign
  • The 2019 proof Sovereign is available as part of a special three-coin set alongside a Half Sovereign and a Quarter Sovereign
  • Our best value bullion Sovereigns with mixed dates are a great option if you’re looking to diversify with gold

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