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Our Gold Coins

Here are the gold coins we are asked about most, with the weight and gold content of each. We buy all of these in any condition, as well as Britannias, Maple Leafs, Nuggets and other gold coins.

Full Sovereign

Britain's best-known gold coin, made since 1817, with St George and the dragon on the back.

Weight	7.98 g
Purity	22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold	7.32 g (0.2354 oz)
Diameter	22.05 mm

Half Sovereign

Half the size of a full sovereign. Victoria, Edward VII, George V and Elizabeth II coins are all common.

Weight	3.99 g
Purity	22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold	3.66 g (0.1177 oz)
Diameter	19.30 mm

£2 Gold Coin

Also called the double sovereign. Twice the gold of a full sovereign.

Weight	15.98 g
Purity	22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold	14.65 g (0.4708 oz)
Diameter	28.40 mm

£5 Gold Coin

The largest British gold sovereign coin, worth five sovereigns in gold.

Weight	39.94 g
Purity	22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold	36.61 g (1.1771 oz)
Diameter	36.02 mm

Krugerrand

South Africa's gold coin, made since 1967. Also comes in ½, ¼ and 1/10 oz sizes.

Weight (1 oz)	33.93 g
Purity	22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold	31.10 g (1.000 oz)
Diameter	32.77 mm

American Gold Eagle

The USA's gold coin, made since 1986. Also comes in ½, ¼ and 1/10 oz sizes.

Weight (1 oz)	33.93 g
Purity	22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold	31.10 g (1.000 oz)
Diameter	32.70 mm

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