2024 Sovereign collection launched

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04 January 2024
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The Royal Mint has launched its 2024 Sovereign collection of bullion standard coins featuring the first definitive coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III on a bullion sovereign.

Described as the ‘chief coin of the world’ because of its accuracy and quality, The Sovereign is recognised and one of The Royal Mint’s flagship coins, popular with investors and collectors.

The Sovereign 2024 bullion coin range includes:

  • Sovereign
  • Half-Sovereign
  • Quarter-Sovereign

…all struck in 22 carat gold, and to The Royal Mint’s bullion standard.

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The Sovereign is the most tightly specified coin in the world, representing the pinnacle in minting standards. Its purity is guaranteed to five decimal places and the weight and purity of each Sovereign is assured by Royal Proclamation.
 
The reverse of the coin returns to Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the dragon design, which first appeared on The Sovereign in the nineteenth century and has featured on Sovereigns struck for every British monarch since the reign of Queen Victoria.
 
Andrew Dickey, Director of Precious Metals for The Royal Mint, said:

“Throughout history - since its creation in 1489 - The Sovereign has been struck for Kings and Queens. Today, The Sovereign is a solid choice for investors and collectors looking to strengthen their investment portfolios and enhance their coin collections. With its historical significance and strong investment appeal, it’s fitting that the Sovereign marks The Royal Mint’s first bullion launch of 2024.”
 
The Sovereign gold bullion is exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents due to its status as legal British currency.
 
The Sovereign bullion range is available to order from The Royal Mint’s website now.


Description

Alloy

Diameter

Weight

Obverse Designer

Reverse Designer

Production Standard

The Sovereign Gold Coin

916.7 Au

22.05mm

7.99g 

Martin Jennings

Benedetto 

Pistrucci

Bullion

The Half Sovereign Gold Coin

916.7 Au

19.30mm 

3.99g

Martin Jennings

Benedetto 

Pistrucci

Bullion

The Quarter Sovereign Gold Coin

916.7 Au

13.50mm

2.00g

Martin Jennings

Benedetto 

Pistrucci

Bullion