Description
Pre-owned mixed year Edward VII Sovereign
- Sovereigns dated between 1902 and 1910
- Images are not of actual coins
- Coins are not perfect due to age and may contain slight damage
- Each Sovereign contains 7.3219 grams of gold
- Sovereigns are produced using 22 carat gold or 91.76% purity and 8.33% copper
- Single coins are supplied in hard plastic capsules, multiples in soft plastic wallets or original Royal Mint tube
- Plastic capsules for this coin are available to purchase HERE
- Sending this as a gift? Click HERE to add a presentation box.
- Legal tender in the UK, CGT exempt (UK) VAT Free (UK/EC)
- UK Government assurance of weight and purity
- Price inclusive of fully insured UK delivery
- The reverse of the coin depicts the battle of St George and the Dragon
- Bleyer Bullion is an authorised retailer of Royal Mint products
Edward VII Sovereign Background
Although Edward VII took to the throne in 1901, he was not crowned until 1902, the first coins issued for him were dated 1902 and all 1901 dated coins continued to bear Queen Victoria’s head. Due to sovereigns remaining in circulation as pound coins until the first world war, most Edward sovereigns are quite worn. The obverse was designed by famed engraver, George William De Saulles and shows King Edward VII facing to the right.
Gold continues to be desired, as it has been for centuries, for both its beauty and value, sovereign coins are an affordable way to appreciate its precious qualities. The Sovereign has been made by The Royal Mint for over 500 years and is internationally recognised all over the world for its monetary value. Sovereigns are a staple of any UK bullion investors portfolio for many different reasons, issued as UK legal tender, each coin is meticulously struck by The Royal Mint from 22 carat gold.
As well as being highly competitively priced, sovereigns are UK legal tender and hence Capital Gains Tax free, which is an important factor to consider when choosing what form of metal to buy. By purchasing UK coins eligible for CGT exemption you can avoid paying tax over the profit you make, the amount of this CGT free profit won’t affect or decrease the limit of tax free profit on your other investments either.
The price of Sovereign coins closely tracks the gold price due to their gold content, these coins are highly recognisable and highly liquid, there will always be someone waiting to buy them from you when you are ready to sell. Gold sovereigns are currently issued with an unlimited mintage, if you are looking for limited edition UK coins we also stock other Royal Mint series’ including Queen’s Beasts and Tudor Beasts.
Edward VII Sovereign Coin Design
Issued by The Royal Mint, full Gold Sovereigns are one of the most popular and best known gold coins in the world. Gold Sovereigns are sought by both collectors and investors alike, they offer a sense of luxury, history and symbolism that no other coin can match. With its bold St George and the Dragon design, it has become an internationally recognised symbol of unrivalled accuracy, integrity and strength. To this day, it remains trusted, traded, respected and admired the world over.
There have been Sovereigns in circulation since 1489 with the Half Sovereign being first produced in 1544 during King Henry VIII reign. The modern Sovereign Gold coin was first issued in 1817 when the sovereign replaced the Guinea, it became legal tender in the United Kingdom with a face value of £1 Sterling. These days, because the value of the gold used to create the coin is much higher than the face value, the price of the Sovereign is closely connected to the gold spot price which changes each day.
These coins were not just minted in Britain: several mints in Australia, two in India and one in South Africa have produced them in the past. In the present day all sovereigns are all minted by the Royal Mint in the UK. Sovereigns were included in the survival kit of soldiers that fought in World War II and Desert Storm because they have been an internationally recognised form of monetary exchange for 500 years and are trusted the world over. Our clients continue to love them and their size means that they remain versatile and can conceivably still be used as a means of exchange.
The Royal Mint Background
The Royal Mint is a national treasure, making beautifully crafted coins and medals for countries all over the world. Over a thousand years of craftsmanship and artistry ensures every piece they strike is a long lasting piece of history.
The Royal Mint is listed as an active Good Delivery Refiner by the London Bullion Market Association.
You may also be interested to find out more information regarding our 3rd party secure, fully insured storage facilities to protect your investment. More information on our vault storage services can be found HERE.
Bleyer is the leading online bullion dealer for gold, silver, platinum, palladium and rhodium bars and coins. Based in the South West, Bleyer Bullion covers the whole of the UK by phone and online with their friendly, expert consultancy for bullion sales and storage options. Bleyer welcomes UK customers looking for a more personal, comprehensive and competitive physical precious metal dealer. Give our friendly team a call today on 01769 618618 to find the investment solution most suited to your needs. Live Chat Available Monday-Friday 9-5.
