{"product_id":"2026-gold-sovereign-bullion-coin","title":"2026 Gold Sovereign Bullion Coin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rmtq3fa852s\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Gold Full Sovereign Coins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emark the notable return to the classic 'yellow gold' look of the original sovereigns, moving away from the 'rose gold' coins of recent years. These bullion coins are sourced directly from The Royal Mint and are VAT Free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFineness: 916.7 \/ 22 carat gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Bullion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Content: 0.2354 troy ounces of gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTax Benefits: Exempt from Capital Gains Tax \u0026amp; VAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.98g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 22.05mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur packaging is minimal but secure - this helps us to maintain extremely low premiums compared to the marketplace, with prices checked daily. The Gold Sovereign coin does not come with a capsule or certificate but you can purchase a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/storage-capsule-22-5mm\/1574\"\u003e22.5mm coin capsule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be interested in our full range of 2026\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/category\/buy-coins\/a\/sovereign\/d\/2026\"\u003eSovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Mint Official Partner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChards is an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"The Royal Mint: Our Official Partner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/the-royal-mint-our-official-partner\/1236\"\u003eofficial partner of The Royal Mint\u003c\/a\u003e, and our newly minted products are directly sourced from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/what-is-bullion\/213\"\u003eWhat is Bullion?\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eBullion refers to metals like gold and silver, valued primarily for their weight and purity. Typically bought as coins or bars and traded close to its intrinsic metal value. This is irrespective of the coin's condition, unlike \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/what-are-proof-brilliant-uncirculated-and-uncirculated-coins\/175\"\u003eproofs and uncirculated products\u003c\/a\u003e, that may have a value above the intrinsic price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNew Security Features on 2026 Sovereign Coins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Privy Council issued a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thegazette.co.uk\/notice\/4874355\"\u003eproclamation for the 2026 Sovereign series\u003c\/a\u003e. It states that these Sovereigns will feature a latent image on the obverse. On the reverse, there is an accompanying new microtext feature that reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means the 2026 Sovereigns will be the most secure ever produced in over 500 years. To learn more, our dedicated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"2026 Gold Sovereign: A Historical Return To Yellow Gold\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/2026-gold-sovereign-a-historical-return-yellow-gold\/1278\"\u003e2026 Sovereign guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides further details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/fg1tug3vFbo?si=hXuYYZX5kYj3PKcG\" width=\"315\" height=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Should You Invest in Sovereigns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrusted by investors worldwide for centuries, \u003cstrong\u003eoffering UK investors the opportunity to maximise returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexemptions from VAT and Capital Gains Tax.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSovereigns are an ideal entry point into precious metals due to their lower gold content compared to other popular world bullion coins, making them more affordable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSell Your Sovereign Coins to Chards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to \u003ca title=\"Sell To Chards\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/sellgoldandsilver\"\u003esell your gold sovereign coins\u003c\/a\u003e to Chards? We guarantee competitive rates to all sellers, whether you choose to visit us in our showroom, use our postal service, or opt for our distance buy-in service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow Gold Sovereigns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter conducting a survey in 2024, the Royal Mint found that investors favoured returning to the traditional 'yellow gold' colour instead of the 'rose gold' used in recent years. It was announced that the 2025 coins would be the final ones issued in 'rose gold', with the 2026 coins returning to the traditional yellow colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Capital Gains Tax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapital Gains Tax (CGT) is a form of levies imposed on the profit garnered from the sale of assets, such as real estate, investments, and collectibles. In the United Kingdom, the present CGT allowance is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper annum per individual, which implies that one can earn up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT. Read our \u003ca title=\"Capital Gains Tax on Gold Bullion – Do I Pay This?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/guides\/capital-gains-tax-on-gold-and-silver-bullion\/4\"\u003eCGT guide\u003c\/a\u003e for more information to see what bullion coins are exempt from CGT and the ones which are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory of the Gold Sovereigns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English sovereign was first issued as a gold hammered coin in 1489 for the King Henry VII. Designed by German engraver, Alexander of Bruchsal, the obverse featured the King in his coronation robes seated upon his throne, symbolising the power, success and splendour of the fledgling Tudor dynasty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the first British gold sovereign was issued in 1489 for Henry VII, the modern gold sovereign was first struck in 1817 under George III. Issued with a nominal value of one pound, it was a circulation coin in Britain until the middle of World War I and abroad until 1932. The sovereign was reintroduced in 1957 as an investment coin to meet demand for gold bullion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the vast majority of British gold sovereigns showcase Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon design on the reverse, paired with various monarchs over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse of the coin features the official UK coinage uncrowned portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in the Sovereign's history, there is a latent image on the obverse of the coin at the base, just underneath the King's portrait, featuring the Tudor Crown and Tudor Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeen around the circumference of the coin is a new, half-tone security feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic design of St. George slaying the dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also a new to the Sovereign accompanying microtext feature that reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IRISH BULLION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53887235850577,"sku":null,"price":812.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/8973\/4993\/files\/imgi_22_2026-gold-sovereign-bullion-coin-reverse.jpg?v=1779909017","url":"https:\/\/irishmint.co.uk\/products\/2026-gold-sovereign-bullion-coin","provider":"IRISH BULLION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}