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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.

Gold full sovereign showing St George and the dragon

Full Sovereign

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

Weight7.98 g
Purity22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold7.32 g (0.2354 oz)
Diameter22.05 mm
Gold half sovereign of King George V

Half Sovereign

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

Weight3.99 g
Purity22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold3.66 g (0.1177 oz)
Diameter19.30 mm
Gold two pound coin (double sovereign)

£2 Gold Coin

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

Weight15.98 g
Purity22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold14.65 g (0.4708 oz)
Diameter28.40 mm
Gold five pound coin

£5 Gold Coin

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

Weight39.94 g
Purity22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold36.61 g (1.1771 oz)
Diameter36.02 mm
Gold Krugerrand showing the springbok

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
Purity22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold31.10 g (1.000 oz)
Diameter32.77 mm
American Gold Eagle coin

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
Purity22ct (91.67%)
Pure gold31.10 g (1.000 oz)
Diameter32.70 mm

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