The Great Britain Gold Sovereign is one of the most prominent gold coins in the world. Once issued by the Royal Mint as a circulation gold piece with a 20 Shilling face value, the coins made the successful transition to a gold bullion piece in the 20^th century and are still issued to this day by the Royal Mint. Right now, Great Britain Gold Sovereign Coins of mixed types are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives inside individual plastic flips!
• Offered with random date marks!
• Mixed types are possible!
• Contains .2354 Troy oz of actual gold content in BU condition.
• British monarchs feature on the obverse of the coins.
• George slaying a dragon features on the reverse of most coins, with the Royal Arms of England possible on some coins based on date mark.
• Please note that we do not guarantee type or date mark in advance and you may receive matching coins when buying more than one.

Each Great Britain Gold Sovereign Coin available here at JM Bullion comes with an individual plastic flip for delivery. This listing offers you the chance to purchase Gold Sovereigns from the Royal Mint that comes from a random inventory. The type of Gold Sovereign you receive and the date mark on the coin will vary based on availability at the time you complete your purchase.

We are not able to guarantee a particular coin type or date in advance. After your payment clears, we will select coins to fulfill your order based on what is in stock at that time. If you buy more than one, please note you could get coins with matching types and dates.

Great Britain Gold Sovereigns have been issued by the Royal Mint since 1817. The coins are based on the English gold sovereigns introduced by King Henry VII in 1489 during the early years of his reign. Most Gold Sovereigns feature the reigning monarch on the obverse, with St. George slaying a dragon on the reverse. It is possible for special anniversary dates and coins from 1825-1837 to feature the Royal Arms instead.

Each Great Britain Gold Sovereign features a British monarch on the obverse of the coins. The coin’s date mark will determine which monarch features on the coins as the reigning monarch is always featured. Queen Elizabeth II is the most likely to feature on these coins as she has graced the Gold Sovereign since 1952, with five different effigies of England’s longest-reigning monarch having been used in the decades since 1952.

As for the reverse of Great Britain Gold Sovereign Coins, most will feature Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic 1817 depiction of St. George. The beloved saint is featured on horseback as he slays a dragon with a spear.

If you have any questions about these gold coins for sale, please contact JM Bullion. Our team is available at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.