Gold Sovereign Value Today
A Gold Sovereign contains 0.2352 troy oz of gold, worth $943.28 (£705.37) at today's price of $4,010.53 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 19:18 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Gold Sovereign: every version
| Version | Years | Weight | Purity | Gold | Melt value | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign | 1817-present | 7.98 g | 91.67% | 0.2352 oz | $943.28 | £705.37 |
| Quintuple (five-sovereign piece) | 39.9 g | 91.67% | 1.176 oz | $4,716.38 | £3,526.83 | |
| Double sovereign | 15.98 g | 91.67% | 0.471 oz | $1,888.96 | £1,412.53 | |
| Quarter sovereign | 2 g | 91.67% | 0.0589 oz | $236.22 | £176.64 |
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Years | 1817-present |
| Face value | 1 pound (GBP) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Purity | 91.67% gold |
| Gold content | 0.2352 troy oz (7.316 g) |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Mint | The Royal Mint |
| Design | Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon on the reverse; the monarch's portrait on the obverse. |
What it's worth when you sell
22 carat gold (916.7 fine), about 0.2354 oz of gold. The modern sovereign was revived in 1817 after the Napoleonic wars. HMRC treats sovereigns minted in 1837 or later as sterling currency, so gains on them are exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax (TCGA 1992 s21(1)(b)); the Royal Mint also describes its bullion sovereigns as VAT free. Pre-1837 sovereigns are not currency and are treated as chattels. Legal tender in the UK.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
Gold Sovereign: FAQ
How much is a Gold Sovereign worth in gold?
About $943.28 at today's gold price of $4,010.53 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 19:18 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.2352 troy oz of gold × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much gold is in a Gold Sovereign?
0.2352 troy ounces (7.316 grams) of pure gold, in a coin weighing 7.98 g that is 91.67% gold. Other versions are listed in the table on this page.
Other gold coins
Sources: The Royal Mint – Gold Sovereign Sizes and Weights · The Royal Mint – The Half-Sovereign 2020 Gold Bullion Coin · The Royal Mint blog – New bullion options from The Royal Mint · HMRC Capital Gains Manual CG78305 – Foreign currency · Luzerner Kantonalbank – Edelmetall Goldmünzen brochure (gold coin specification table). Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.