The Sovereign 2020 Gold Bullion Coin
Bullion | 916.67 Fine Gold
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Revived in 1817 in the wake of the Napoleonic wars, The Sovereign has acquired a reputation as the ‘chief coin of the world’. Struck in 22 carat gold and tightly specified to four decimal places, it is trusted and respected wherever it is presented. The Sovereign 2020 features Benedetto Pistrucci’s depiction of St George and the dragon, a design that is synonymous with our flagship coin.
The release of this year’s Sovereign coincides with the 200th anniversary of the first modern Double and Five-Sovereign pieces. These larger coins gave engravers like Pistrucci and William Wyon even greater scope to showcase their artistry and ambition.
Invest in the ‘chief coin of the world’
Gold bullion has been chosen as an investment by individuals, governments and organisations for thousands of years. In more recent times, people have considered it a hedge against stock market volatility and geopolitical events. With gold more accessible than ever before, could now be the right time to diversify your investment portfolio?
The Sovereign 2020 range also includes a gold Double-Sovereign and Half-Sovereign bullion coin.
Key Points:
● Struck in 22 carat gold
● Minted to bullion standard
● The obverse bears the fifth definitive portrait of Her Majesty The Queen
● Features the classic reverse design of St George and the dragon
● An unlimited mintage
● VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt
● UK Government assurance of weight and purity
• Individually packaged in a single coin capsule
How are bullion prices calculated?
The 'buy' and 'sell' prices shown on the website represent the market value of raw vaulted metal in an 'unallocated' form. This is the standard way prices are quoted throughout the bullion industry. In order for The Royal Mint to deliver beautifully crafted precious metals products to your address, or to our vault, a number of processes must take place, all of which incur a cost. These processes include transportation, refining, minting, quality checking and merchandising.
The price at which The Royal Mint is able to sell bullion products to consumers is therefore made up of the 'spot price' (the buy price) plus an additional premium. The premium accounts for the costs incurred in manufacturing a particular product and is usually either a percentage of the buy price or a fixed monetary amount. In short, manufactured bullion products always sell at a premium to enable retailers and manufacturers to cover their costs.
Can I spend/pay using my bullion coins?
All UK coins, whether circulating or non-circulating, are authorised as “legal tender” by Royal Proclamation, in accordance with the Coinage Act of 1971.
Legal tender allows UK coins to be accepted for payment of debts in court – but, only circulating legal tender coins are designed to be spent and traded at businesses and banks. The Royal Mint creates commemorative and bullion coin series to celebrate key moments or individuals, and these are treasured for their collectable and aesthetic value, or purchased for investment opportunities. However, these non-circulating, commemorative and bullion coins are limited edition and will not enter general circulation – meaning banks and businesses are not required to accept them.
For more information on legal tender guidelines see: www.royalmint.com/aboutus/policies-and-guidelines/legal-tender-guidelines
Specification
The Sovereign 2020 Gold Bullion Coin
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 916.67 Fine Gold |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quality | Bullion |
| Year | 2020 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
| Pure Metal Content | 0.235 Troy Oz |
| Fineness | 916.67 |
| Packaging | Single Coin Capsule |
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