Gold Sovereign price today
7.32 g of pure gold · 916.7 fine · 20 September 2026
Coin specification
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Minted | 1817 to today |
| Fineness | 916.7 (22k) |
| Total weight | 7.99 g |
| Pure gold content | 7.32 g |
| Gold value today | 10,132 SEK |
| Gold price per gram | 1,383.68 SEK |
What Sovereign coins are worth
| Quantity | Pure gold | Gold value | Dealer price (+5 %) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 7.32 g | 10,132 SEK | 10,638 SEK |
| 2 coins | 14.64 g | 20,264 SEK | 21,277 SEK |
| 5 coins | 36.61 g | 50,659 SEK | 53,192 SEK |
| 10 coins | 73.22 g | 101,318 SEK | 106,384 SEK |
| 20 coins | 146.45 g | 202,637 SEK | 212,769 SEK |
| 50 coins | 366.12 g | 506,592 SEK | 531,922 SEK |
Gold price trend — what drives the coin value
- High
- 1,747.66 SEK
- Low
- 1,176.06 SEK
- Average
- 1,407.67 SEK
- At start (SEK/gram)
- 1,176.06 SEK
About the Gold Sovereign
- Contains 7.3224 grams of pure gold — roughly a quarter ounce.
- 22 karat, diameter 22.05 mm.
- Victoria, Edward VII, George V and Elizabeth II portraits are all common.
The Sovereign is the classic small gold coin in Europe. Its size makes it practical to sell a little gold at a time instead of a whole ounce.
Common dates trade on gold value plus a premium. Rare mints such as Sydney, Melbourne or Ottawa, and early Victorian shield-back types, can be worth considerably more to collectors.
Half sovereigns hold 3.66 grams of fine gold and carry a higher premium per gram than the full coin.
Premium is the only thing you negotiate
The gold content is fixed, so the price of a Sovereign is the gold value plus a premium. Today the gold in the coin is worth 10,132 SEK; a dealer typically asks 5–9 % over spot and pays spot to spot +3 % when buying it back.
VAT and investment gold
Bullion coins minted after 1800, at least 900 fine and traded near their gold value are classed as investment gold and are exempt from VAT throughout the EU, including Sweden.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Sovereign worth today?
The coin contains 7.32 grams of pure gold, worth 10,132 SEK at today's spot price of 1,383.68 SEK per gram. A dealer usually sells it for 5–9 % over spot and buys it back at spot to spot +3 %.
How much gold does a Sovereign contain?
7.32 grams of pure gold. The coin weighs 7.99 grams in total because it is 916.7 fine and alloyed with copper or silver.
Where can I sell a Sovereign in Sweden?
Bullion dealers give the best price for recognised coins, usually spot to spot +3 %. Pawnshops pay less. Old or rare dates should be shown to a coin dealer first.
Is the Sovereign a good way to buy gold?
Yes for liquidity — it is easy to sell. Compare the premium against other one-ounce coins and small bars; over time the premium you pay matters more than the choice of design.