2026 Gold Sovereign Coin
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2026 Gold Sovereign Coin
Marking a return to tradition, the 2026 Gold Sovereign reintroduces the classic yellow gold alloy that has defined Britain’s most iconic coin for centuries. Struck by The Royal Mint in 22 carat gold, this year’s Sovereign celebrates half a millennium of minting excellence – tracing its heritage back to Henry VIII’s 1526 decree that established 22 carat gold as the standard for The Sovereign.
Following the end of the rose gold era in 2025, the 2026 issue combines timeless beauty with cutting-edge security features, making it both a trusted investment and a collector’s delight.
Coin design and details
The 2026 Gold Sovereign contains 7.988 grams of 22 carat gold, maintaining the precise weight and purity that have made it the world’s most tightly specified coin. Its weight is guaranteed to five decimal places – a testament to the accuracy and reliability that define every Sovereign.
The obverse features His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings, enhanced this year with a new latent image beneath the portrait. Depending on the angle, this innovative security feature alternates between the Tudor Crown, The King’s royal cypher, and the Tudor Rose, paying homage to the Sovereign’s Tudor origins.
The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic depiction of St George slaying the dragon, now surrounded by micro-text engraving that reads “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE” – the motto of the Order of the Garter. This intricate detail, alongside a subtle half-tone background pattern, further strengthens protection against counterfeiting.
Why buy the 2026 Gold Sovereign from Physical Gold
As the UK’s most trusted gold investment coin, the Sovereign offers investors VAT-free status and exemption from Capital Gains Tax (CGT), making it a highly efficient addition to any portfolio.
At Physical Gold, we provide brand-new bullion-finish Sovereigns direct from The Royal Mint. Smaller orders are packaged loose, while quantities of 25 or more are supplied in official Royal Mint tubes. Optional Sovereign coin capsules are also available for added protection.
Buy the 2026 Gold Sovereign from Physical Gold to enjoy:
• Competitive prices and low premiums
• Fast, insured and discreet UK delivery
• Guaranteed buyback service
• Confidence of dealing with a BNTA-accredited gold dealer
Whether you’re a long-term investor or collector, the 2026 Gold Sovereign represents a perfect balance of British history, artistry and enduring value.
Key features
• Struck in traditional yellow gold, ending the rose gold era of 2022–2025
• Minted in 22 carat gold to the standard first introduced by Henry VIII in 1526
• Features Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George and the dragon reverse design
• New micro-text engraving reads “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE”
• Includes latent image security feature beneath the King’s portrait
• Enhanced with half-tone pattern for anti-counterfeit protection
• Legal tender UK coin, VAT-free and CGT-exempt
Historical significance
For over 500 years, The Sovereign has embodied Britain’s strength, integrity and innovation in coinage. From its Tudor origins under Henry VIII and Cardinal Wolsey to the reign of King Charles III, it has remained a symbol of quality and prestige – trusted by investors across the globe.
The 2026 Sovereign honours this extraordinary legacy while setting a new benchmark for security and craftsmanship in modern minting.
Orders are delivered free of charge within the UK only.
Delivery is in non-branded tamper proof packaging by Royal Mail Special Delivery and is fully insured. Delivery usually takes place before 1pm on the day following despatch, but some areas may run over this timeframe.
Maximum value per parcel is £50,000, so larger orders will be sent in multiple installments.
When placing your order, the delivery address needs to match the registered address of the buyer.
You’ll receive a despatch email with a tracking link once the goods are sent so you can see the status of the delivery and location of the parcel.
In the event that no-one is in to receive the delivery, you’ll be left a red card confirming attempted delivery, with confirmation on the Royal Mail tracking page. You then have the choice of arranging redelivery or picking up the parcel from your nearest sorting office.
For more details please see section 4 of our Terms & Conditions and our Delivery & Storage page.
If you request storage for your order, your goods will be sent free of charge to the storage vaults.
This product is stored at Loomis International in the UK and held on a fully allocated and segregated basis.
You can opt to have your goods delivered at any time, subject to delivery charges of £25 +0.25% of the metal value.
- Standard storage fees are and 0.5 %+VAT (Gold) and 0.75%+VAT (Silver) semi-annually, subject to minimum charges.
- View your holding’s up-to-the-minute value within your Physical Gold account section
- Semi-annual storage dates are 15 March and 15 September each year.
- Storage is charged at point of purchase to the next semi-annual roll date.
- You’ll be invoiced for the subsequent semi-annual storage period 7-14 days before the next roll date.
- Selling back from storage is quick and easy by filling out our sale form.
Please see further details of storage fees and minimum charges on our Storage & Delivery page.
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