🇬🇧 British Gold Sovereign
British Gold Sovereign price in United Kingdom (GBP)
Live intrinsic gold melt value of a British Gold Sovereign in United Kingdom, quoted in GBP. Updated every minute from the international spot price.
Melt value · United Kingdom
£774.88
0.2354 oz of gold @ 91.67% purity · 1817–present
Quick facts
- Pure gold content
- 0.2354 oz
- Purity
- 917/1000
- Country of origin
- 🇬🇧
- Minted
- 1817–present
Other gold coins in United Kingdom
| Coin | Weight (oz) | Melt (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South African Krugerrand 1oz | 1 | £3,291.76 |
| 🇺🇸 American Gold Eagle 1oz | 1 | £3,291.76 |
| 🇺🇸 American Buffalo 1oz | 1 | £3,291.76 |
| 🇨🇦 Canadian Maple Leaf 1oz | 1 | £3,291.76 |
| 🇦🇹 Austrian Philharmonic 1oz | 1 | £3,291.76 |
| 🇬🇧 British Britannia 1oz | 1 | £3,291.76 |
| 🇬🇧 British Half Sovereign | 0.1177 | £387.44 |
| 🇺🇸 US Double Eagle $20 (pre-1933) | 0.9675 | £3,184.78 |
| 🇺🇸 US Eagle $10 (pre-1933) | 0.48375 | £1,592.39 |
| 🇺🇸 US Half Eagle $5 (pre-1933) | 0.24187 | £796.18 |
FAQ
How much is a British Gold Sovereign worth in United Kingdom?
The pure-gold melt value today is about £774.88. Dealers typically sell above this with a 3–8% premium for bullion-grade coins, and substantially more for collector-grade examples.
Is this the buy or sell price?
Neither — it's the underlying metal value. Buy prices in United Kingdom include a dealer premium; sell-back prices are often a few percent below melt.
Should I melt this coin?
Generally no. Many pre-1933 and pre-1965 coins carry numismatic value well above their gold content. Always check collector value before melting.