Gold investment coin Sovereign 2027

The history of Great Britain is inextricably linked with a succession of great kings and queens. The name of the Sovereign gold investment coin – meaning ‘Sovereign’ – which is minted by The Royal Mint, pays homage to the tradition of the island’s monarchy.

The first gold Sovereigns were minted in Great Britain between 1489 and 1603. Their fineness was originally 23 carats, but King Henry VIII had it reduced to 22 carats, thereby setting a new global standard. Sovereigns did not reappear until 1817 – after the monarchy had enshrined gold as the sole measure of value. Until 1932, they formed part of the British gold standard as legal tender, and today their significance is purely investment-related. Over more than two centuries of existence, Sovereigns have borne the portrait of every British monarch and currently pay tribute to King Charles III.

The portrait of the monarch on the obverse side of the coin is accompanied by the inscription “CHARLES III DEI GRA REX FID DEF” (Charles III, by the Grace of God, King and Defender of the Faith). The reverse side of the Sovereign traditionally features a historical scene depicting St George’s battle with the dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci. The composition on the reverse side is completed by the year of issue 2027.

Thanks to the depiction of a popular saint, the coin serves not only as a wise investment, but also as a valuable gift or a talisman for good luck.