The Double-Sovereign 2025 Gold Bullion Coin
- Struck in 22 carat gold
- Finished to The Royal Mint’s bullion standard
- The reverse of the coin features its traditional Benedetto Pistrucci St George and the dragon design
- The official coinage portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings, graces the obverse of the coin
- Gold bullion coins produced by The Royal Mint are exempt from Value Added Tax and Capital Gains Tax
- This will be the final bullion rose gold version of The Sovereign
The Sovereign is one of The Royal Mint’s flagship bullion coin ranges, it’s history, beauty and worldwide liquidity making it deserving of its status as the “Chief Coin of the World”. We are pleased to inform you that the launch of the 2025 The Sovereign Bullion Coin range will mark a special moment in the history of The Sovereign and The Royal Mint.
The 2025 Sovereign Bullion coin will be the final time that The Royal Mint will mint bullion Sovereigns in its current “red” colour, sometimes referred to as rose gold. The launch of the 2026 Sovereign Bullion Coin range will see The Sovereign return to its traditional “Yellow Gold” colour, giving customers the opportunity to experience The Sovereign in a metal colour in keeping with its origin and rich heritage.
The Sovereign 2025 bullion coin range will also include a Full Sovereign, Half-Sovereign and Quarter-Sovereign.
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 Double-Sovereign 2025 Gold Bullion Coin
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Sovereign |
| Alloy | 916.67 Fine Gold |
| Diameter | 28.40mm |
| Reverse Designer | Bendetto Pistrucci |
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quality | Bullion |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pure Metal Type | Gold |
| Pure Metal Content | 0.47 Troy Oz |
| Fineness | 916.67 |
| Packaging | Single Coin Capsule |
