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. 2020 Sovereigns features a classic reverse, long associated with the history of this prestigious coin. Designed by Italian artist Benedetto Pistrucci for the first modern Sovereigns, it’s 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 and shows the queen wearing a tiara and drop earrings. 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 2020 bullion Sovereign securely for delivery which is free in the UK.
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£395.98
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Top quality gold bullion 2019 Sovereigns: available now.
The Story 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 Design
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 2020 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'.
Investing in Gold Sovereigns
These 2020 Sovereigns are offered in The Royal Mint’s bullion finish. 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 2020 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 considering 2020 Sovereigns:
Our best value bullion Sovereigns with mixed dates are a great option if you’re looking to diversify your portfolio with gold
Product Summary
Product Code:
BSV20
Stock Remaining:
5
Metal:
Gold
Precious Metal Content:
7.32 (g)
Material:
Gold
Monarch:
Elizabeth II (1952- present)
Denomination:
Sovereign
Product Type:
Modern
Country:
United Kingdom
Finish:
Uncirculated
VAT Status:
Exempt
Capital Gains Tax Status:
Exempt
Weight:
7.98g
Condition:
Bullion - Minimum grade: aEF
Diameter:
22.05mm
2020 gold Sovereign
Bullion finish Royal Mint coin
7.98 grams of 22 carat gold
22.05 millimetre diameter
Top quality, guaranteed aEF or better
Carefully assessed by our expert staff
Reverse features Saint George and the dragon design
Created for the first modern Sovereigns
Obverse shows Jody Clark's portrait of Elizabeth II
VAT and Capital Gains Tax free
Steeped in more than 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint supplies all of the United Kingdom's coinage as well as currency for nations around the world. Renown for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, The Royal Mint also produces commemorative coins, favoured by investors and collectors.
A Millennia of Minting
Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of London before moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.
The Royal Mint has always been on the forefront of economic, technical and artistic innovation. Its skilled craftsmen minted coins that would reach the far corners of the British Empire, establishing the image and reputation of Britain for all whose pockets they ended up in.
In 2010 The Royal Mint became a limited company owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint.
Collecting and Investing
The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition.
Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standards including Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable.
The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment. Whether you are diversifying your investments or simply appreciate world-class design, commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are a great buy.
The Royal Mint at The Britannia Coin Company
The Britannia Coin Company is proud to stock official commemorative coins from The Royal Mint as well as a wide range of historic Royal Mint coinage. We offer unbeatable value on The Royal Mint coins, backed by our reputation for honesty and integrity, built over more than a decade of trading.
We're The Britannia Coin Company: offering exceptional service and unbeatable value to all who collect and invest in coins. Part of Gold-Traders (UK) Ltd, we've earned a world-class reputation over more than a decade of buying and selling currency from new issues to ancient coins.
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