Royal Mint · 22 carat (91.67%)

Gold Sovereign Value Today

A full sovereign weighs 7.98805 g of 22 carat gold and contains 7.3224 g (0.2354 troy oz) of fine gold. Sovereigns are legal tender in the UK.

£735.91Full sovereign melt value−0.75 (−0.10%)

Live spotSingle sourceObserved Oct 15, 2026, 13:08 UTCChecked Oct 15, 2026, 13:09 UTCStatus

Live indicative spot. Live spot; observed Oct 15, 2026, 13:08 UTC; one reporting source.

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Gold Sovereign melt value by size

Gold Sovereign melt value
Coin	GBP	USD	EUR	CAD	AUD
Full sovereign0.2354 oz fine · 7.99 g total	£735.91	$976.32	€872.10	C$1,388.22	A$1,392.84
Half sovereign0.1177 oz fine · 3.99 g total	£367.96	$488.16	€436.05	C$694.11	A$696.42

Live live spot × fine content; daily reference rate (ecb). Melt value only: dealers and buyers apply their own premiums and discounts.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a Gold Sovereign worth?

Its melt value is its fine gold content (0.2354 troy oz for the Full sovereign) times the live gold price, shown at the top of this page. Dealers sell above melt value (a premium) and buy at or slightly below it.

How much gold is in a Gold Sovereign?

Full sovereign: 0.2354 troy oz fine gold (7.99 g total); Half sovereign: 0.1177 troy oz fine gold (3.99 g total). Fineness: 22 carat (91.67%).

Does this include collector value?

No. Rare dates, proofs and graded coins can sell for more than their metal. This page shows the bullion (melt) value only.

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