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2026 Gold Sovereign Bullion Coin
The 2026 Gold Sovereign Coin marks the notable return to the classic 'yellow gold' look of the original sovereigns, moving away from the 'rose gold' coins of recent years.
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The 2026 Gold Sovereign Coins mark the notable return to the classic 'yellow gold' look of the original sovereigns, moving away from the 'rose gold' coins of recent years.
- Fineness: 916.7 / 22 carat gold
- Finish: Bullion
- Gold Content: 0.2354 troy ounces of gold
- Tax Benefits: Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
- Weight: 7.98g
- Diameter: 22.05mm
Protect your gold investment with a 22.5mm coin capsule.
Explore our 2025 gold sovereign bullion coins, for more options to diversify your portfolios. You may also be interested in browsing our full range of gold sovereigns coins.
Royal Mint Official Partner
Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint, and our newly minted products are directly sourced from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.
Why Should You Invest in Sovereigns?
Trusted by investors worldwide for centuries, offering UK investors the opportunity to maximise returns with exemptions from VAT and Capital Gains Tax.
Sovereigns 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.
Additionally, the smaller size of sovereigns enhances their liquidity, allowing for easier resale compared to larger bullion coins. While smaller coins can sometimes carry slightly higher premiums than larger ones, you can mitigate this by taking advantage of our quantity breaks. Or you can opt for options like our best value sovereigns (pre-owned) or minty condition sovereigns (close to mint condition).
Sell Your Sovereign Coins to Chards
Are you ready to sell your gold sovereign coins 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.
Yellow Gold Sovereigns
After 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.
History of the Gold Sovereigns
The 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.
Although 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.
Today, 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.
What Is Capital Gains Tax?
Capital 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 £3,000 per annum per individual, which implies that one can earn up to £3,000 from the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT. Read our CGT guide for more information to see what bullion coins are exempt from CGT and the ones which are.
Obverse
The obverse of the coin is expected to feature the official UK coinage uncrowned portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
Reverse
The reverse is expected to feature Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic design of St. George slaying the dragon.
Key Information
| Product ID | 21606 |
| Stock Status | Out of Stock |
Product Spec
| Metal | Gold |
| Diameter | 22.05mm |
| Weight/Size | Full |
| Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0.2354 |
| Fineness/Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
| Date | 2026 |
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
| Reverse Designer | Benedetto Pistrucci |
| Issuing Monarch | Charles III (2022 - Present) |
| Mint/Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Chards Coin and Bullion ships to all areas in the United Kingdom, including the Channel Islands.
Please be advised delivery timeframes are reflective of in-stock orders where payment and any necessary identification or onboarding documents have been received.
| Delivery Option | Est. Delivery Time |
|---|---|
| Standard Delivery | 2-3 working days |
| Special Delivery | Next day (1 working day) |
Collections
All orders are free to collect at our showrooms in Blackpool and Hatton Garden, London. To arrange a collection, please call us at 01253 343081 or book an appointment.
International Delivery
The responsibility lies with the buyer to pay duties and taxes to the local customs office. This includes any fees levied for parcels that are marked as returned to sender.
For more information on delivery and collections visit our information page.
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Precious metal investments are not regulated in the UK.
Investment values can fluctuate and may decrease as well as increase. Past performance is not indicative of future results.Pricing:
Prices are based on the current precious metal price and may change.Payment and ID:
You may need to provide identification to make a purchase. You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.Bullion Coins:
These may have minor scratches or edge knocks, but this does not affect their value. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.VAT:
Investment gold products are VAT-free, while silver products include VAT.Cancellations & Returns:
Once you place an order, you cannot cancel it. We do not currently accept returns, however. You may be able to sell your investment products back to Chards at the current buy back rate.
For more details, please see our Terms & Conditions.
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