Gold Sovereign value today
The value of the gold in every size of Sovereign, from the Quarter to the Five-Sovereign piece, at today's UK gold price.
| Coin | Weight | Pure gold | Gold value today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five-Sovereign piece | 39.90 g | 36.58 g | … |
| Double Sovereign | 15.98 g | 14.65 g | … |
| Sovereign | 7.98 g | 7.32 g | … |
| Half Sovereign | 3.99 g | 3.66 g | … |
| Quarter Sovereign | 2.00 g | 1.83 g | … |
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Sovereign facts
All Sovereigns are struck in 22 carat gold (916.7 parts per thousand). The Royal Mint lists the full Sovereign at 7.98 g and 22.05 mm across, and the Half Sovereign at 3.99 g.
The figures above are the gold content only. Collectors and dealers may pay more for particular dates and conditions, and dealers' buying prices vary, so check a few before you sell.
Common questions
How much gold is in a Sovereign?
A full Sovereign weighs 7.98 g and is 22 carat (916.7 fineness), so it contains about 7.32 g of pure gold, according to The Royal Mint's specifications.
Is a Sovereign worth more than its gold value?
It can be. Dealers usually price Sovereigns above or near their gold value, and rare dates can be worth much more to collectors. This page shows the gold value only.
Sources
- The Royal Mint: compare sizes of the Sovereign
- MetalCharts: live metal prices
- Frankfurter: exchange rates
Last reviewed October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email hello@goldpergram.co.uk. How we calculate