Compare Full Sovereign Prices
Live Full Sovereign prices from trusted UK dealers, every issue and dealer compared. The Full Sovereign is the British gold standard — over two centuries of continuous specification, 7.32g of pure gold, and full CGT exemption for UK residents.
The standard British gold coin
The Full Sovereign occupies a unique position in the bullion market: it pre-dates the modern bullion coin concept by over 150 years yet remains in continuous production. From its reintroduction in 1817 through circulation suspension in 1932, the Sovereign was Britain's principal gold currency. Bullion-grade production resumed in 1957 with identical specifications to the historical issues — 7.98g overall weight, 7.32g pure gold, 22-carat alloy, Pistrucci's St George reverse.
Why Full Sovereigns dominate Sovereign trading
Within the Sovereign family, the Full accounts for the substantial majority of UK trading volume. Premium per gram is tighter than on Halves or Quarters, the £1 face value confers full CGT exemption, and dealer buyback spreads are at their narrowest. UK investors building Sovereign positions typically anchor on Fulls and use Halves only where divisibility specifically matters.
Premium comparison at this size
Full Sovereign premiums in the UK typically run between fractional 1/4oz coin levels and 1oz coin levels — reflecting the 7.32g pure gold content (between a 1/4oz at 7.78g and a 1oz at 31.10g). Dealer competition at this size is strong; comparing live prices across UK dealers regularly turns up £10-£20 spreads on the same coin.
Tax treatment
Full Sovereigns are VAT-exempt as investment gold (under HMRC's specific Sovereign provision covering gold Sovereigns of any year) and CGT-exempt as UK legal tender. The dual exemption applies regardless of year of issue.
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