Double Sovereign Gold Coin

Double Sovereign Gold Coin | Royal Mint 22ct Gold – ~14.64g Fine Gold

The Double Sovereign Gold Coin is the largest denomination in the Sovereign family, containing approximately 14.64g of fine gold (~0.47 troy ounces) in a 22-carat (916.7 fineness) alloy with a gross weight of around 15.98g. It offers nearly double the gold content of a standard Full Sovereign (7.32g) while keeping the same Royal Mint heritage, UK legal-tender status, and well-known Capital Gains Tax discussion that define the Sovereign coin family.

For buyers who want more gold per coin than a Full Sovereign but prefer to stay within the Sovereign family rather than switching to Britannias or international coins, the Double Sovereign fills a distinctive gap. Its gold content sits close to a 1/2oz Britannia (15.55g) — making it a natural comparison point for buyers choosing between the two UK coin families at a similar weight. Compare this coin with the Full Sovereign for a lower entry price, or the 1oz Britannia for the full troy ounce benchmark.

London Gold Centre provides live gold prices, secure checkout, and the choice of insured UK delivery or collection from our Hatton Garden showroom. For guidance on choosing between UK coin formats, our Britannia vs Sovereign guide and best gold coins guide are practical starting points.

Key Coin Details

Compare this coin’s premium against the current gold price per gram to understand the cost breakdown before ordering.

Why Buyers Choose This Coin

• Largest Sovereign denomination: the Double Sovereign offers the most gold you can get within the Sovereign family in a single coin — nearly double a Full Sovereign.
• UK legal tender with CGT discussion: as a British legal-tender coin, the Double Sovereign carries the same well-known Capital Gains Tax discussion as other Sovereigns.
• Sovereign family heritage: retains the same Royal Mint pedigree, 22-carat tradition, and design lineage that have defined Sovereigns for over 200 years.
• Natural comparison with 1/2oz Britannia: at ~14.64g of fine gold, the Double Sovereign sits close to the 1/2oz Britannia (15.55g), giving buyers a meaningful choice between the two UK coin families at a similar weight.

If you are comparing similar gold weights across families, a 1/2oz Britannia offers slightly more gold (15.55g) in 999.9 fine format. A Half Krugerrand also holds 15.55g in 22-carat alloy. Our 10 things to know before buying gold article covers the broader buying fundamentals.

What to Compare Before Buying

When choosing a larger UK gold coin, buyers typically compare Double Sovereign versus 1/2oz Britannia, 22-carat versus 999.9 fineness, Sovereign family heritage versus Britannia design, and coin versus bar format at similar weights. The Double Sovereign suits buyers who want the most gold available in the Sovereign family within a single coin. For the full 1oz benchmark, step up to the 1oz Britannia or 1oz Krugerrand.

If you are deciding between coins and bars, our guide to the best gold bar size to buy explains how bars differ on premium efficiency. The 1/2oz Best Value bar offers a similar gold weight in bar format. View the full coin range on the Buy Gold Coins UK page. For purity, see our UK gold hallmarks guide. For pricing, see how gold is valued in the UK.

Tax, Delivery, and Selling

Investment gold coins are commonly treated as VAT-free in the UK when they meet the relevant conditions. For the official position, review the current HMRC guidance on investment gold and VAT. As UK legal-tender coins, Sovereigns (including Double Sovereigns) carry a well-known Capital Gains Tax discussion — for details, see the HMRC CGT manual.

If you later decide to sell, London Gold Centre offers a dedicated sell gold service with current buying rates. For broader guidance, visit the FAQ hub or browse the news and guides section.

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