Great Britain King Charles III Gold Sovereign

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Tavex is pleased to present the 2026 Gold Bullion Sovereign. This Gold Bullion Sovereign illustrates the official coinage portrait ... read more
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Introduction

Tavex is pleased to present the 2026 Gold Bullion Sovereign. This Gold Bullion Sovereign illustrates the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings. The sovereign, introduced for the first time more than 500 years ago, is world-renowned for its impeccable accuracy, strong liquidity, and high quality.

With the 2026 Gold Sovereign Coins, the Royal Mint has reinstated the classic 'yellow gold' aesthetic of the original sovereigns, stepping away from the 'rose gold' composition that characterized recent editions.

Sovereigns were known as "the chief coins of the world" across the British Empire, and they were at the heart of the classical gold standard, playing an important role in international finance and trade. More than 20 countries used sovereign gold coins as legal tender currency during the eighteenth century, illustrating their global significance.

This coin, struck in 22 carat fine gold, allows this sovereign to have real and permanent tangible value, and thus will make a great addition to any portfolio. The Royal Mint, as the official government-authorised mint for the UK, offer CGT exemption on their fine gold bullion coins that is important when considering your gold investment.

Why Buy

  • Gold Sovereigns allow you to invest in a legacy. As The Royal Mint’s flagship coin, the Sovereign gold coins have endured for more than five centuries.
  • Sovereigns are Britain’s most famous gold bullion coins. In addition to representing the golden age of the British Empire, gold sovereigns are one of the most treasured coins in Britain and are among the most widely recognised gold pieces worldwide and in the bullion market.
  • Sovereign gold coins are liquid. With more than 700 million pieces minted since the 1800s, the sovereign gold coins are supported by a deep and liquid market.
  • Sovereigns are money. All gold sovereigns minted after 1837 are considered legal tender and are exempt from Capital Gains Tax in the United Kingdom.
  • Sovereign coins are the equivalent of savings. A sovereign gold coin is an ideal choice for any long-term saver who appreciates the security and stability of owning physical legal tender gold coins in their investment decisions.
  • Sovereign gold coins are an excellent way to diversify your portfolio. Gold’s low correlation with other financial assets makes sovereign gold coins serve as a portfolio hedge against market risk.

Buying gold items means low risks and maintaining wealth

Gold's value has grown over the years making it good to maintain or grow wealth.

  • Product value (1pc)
    5658 lei
  • Buyback price
    4731 lei
  • Your risk now
    927 lei

Fact: gold price in RON has risen 295.43% in the last 10 years. The lowest price was 4553 RON/oz and the highest 23841 RON/oz. Current world market price is 20966 RON/oz

History

The Sovereign, produced by The Royal Mint, has a 500-year history and is connected with several British Monarchs. For 2024, the reverse of the coin has Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic St George and the Dragon design, which first featured on The Sovereign in the nineteenth century. Martin Jennings designed the official coinage picture of His Majesty King Charles III for the 2024 Bullion Sovereign range's obverse. 

The Royal Mint is one of the oldest and most respected government institutions of Great Britain. Its long operating history, by some estimates over 1100 years, and coupled with its production of many of the world’s most famous coins, like the gold sovereign, has contributed to making it one of the best known and renowned mints in the world. Since 1279 when the mint established its operation in the Tower of London, it has been responsible for the production of coins of the United Kingdom. Its reputation for excellence and trust was further reinforced when Sir Isaac Newton became Master of the Royal Mint. During his tenure at the Royal Mint, he was responsible for moving the British pound to the gold standard.

Today the Royal Mint is not only responsible for minting coins used for circulation in the UK, but is likewise producing official coinage for more than 60 countries in the world. However, the most important and renowned coin ever to come out of its minting presses has without doubt been the sovereign gold coin which even today is being produced at its minting facility in the town of Llantrisant, Wales, UK. The accuracy and quality of the modern gold sovereign coin is the same as it was two hundred years ago, containing 22 karats of fine gold and weighing exactly 7.98805 grams. The popularity of the gold sovereign has likewise not changed, as confirmed in 2014 when the Royal Mint ran out of 2014 sovereign gold coins due to exceptional demand. The gold sovereign is without doubt one of the foremost gold coins ever to be produced and the fact that almost 100,000,000 sovereigns gold coins have been minted since 1957 is a testament to their excellence and trustworthiness. The reputation of the gold sovereign coin as “the chief coin of the world” will live on for centuries, as savvy investors will always prefer to keep a portion of their wealth in gold coins which are secure, liquid and trustworthy.

Product weight in grams
7.98805
Gold weight in grams
7.32238
Fineness
916.7
Gold weight in troy ounces
0.23542
Diameter
22.05
Thickness
-
Face value description
1 sovereign
Manufacturer
The Royal Mint, United Kingdom

Obverse

The obverse displays the official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings.

Reverse

The reverse features the iconic image of St. George conquering the dragon. The date of release is listed at the bottom. Bendetto Pistrucci designed the reverse.

Packaging

Each coin is individually packaged in a hard plastic capsule. 

 

Delivery

When you place an order through our online store, you can choose to have your products delivered by FAN Courier or to pick them up in person at one of our offices in Bucharest or Cluj.

Delivery by FAN Courier: after we have received and confirmed your payment, the products will be shipped within 24 hours. The delivery time is within 1-5 business days. FAN Courier will contact you by phone.

Pick-up from Tavex offices: you are welcome to come and collect your products at one of our offices in Bucharest or Cluj, on the same day we have received your payment.

In both cases, you must bring a valid ID to collect the products. Please note that the payer, customer and recipient must be the same person.

Insurance

The package is fully insured and, in the extremely unlikely event that the package is lost or damaged, we will resend the items or refund your money.

Packaging

Products are wrapped in protective packaging and placed in a discreet, unbranded package.

Shipment Tracking

Once the products have been packaged and dispatched, you will receive instructions and a code to track the shipment.

Delays

In the event of a delay in delivery, or if the product you ordered is out of stock, we will always contact you by email to provide you with delivery details.

Shipping Cost

Tavex provides fast, easy and secure shipping for all orders placed online. For orders with a total value of over 100 lei, shipping is free.

High stock availability

Most Tavex products are always in stock and therefore Tavex can deliver quickly and pick up on the same day at top prices on the market. Tavex is the official partner of the world’s largest mints, such as Perth Mint Australia, Austrian Mint (Münze Österreich), China Great Wall Coins Investments Ltd., PAMP Suisse and Valcambi refineries – market leaders in gold bullion production – but also of many other gold refineries and dealers.

Same-day product pickup

You can visit of our offices to benefit from a free consultation or to find out more details about a specific product. If you purchase online, you can pick up your purchased products on the same day that the payment is processed.

Low prices

Thanks to over 25 years of experience and large transaction volumes, Tavex can offer you the best prices on the market. At the same time, you can maximize your return on investment due to the low margins and spreads operated by Tavex.

In Stock

This product is in stock and will be dispatched as soon as payment has been received and confirmed.

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