QE2 2012 Gold Sovereign Coin

QE2 2012 Gold Sovereign Coin (Queen Elizabeth II)

This Queen Elizabeth II 2012 sovereign gold coin is the very latest British sovereign to be produced by the Royal Mint.

As Gold continues to be praised, as it has been for centuries, for both its beauty and value. We are delighted to offer you an affordable way to appreciate its precious qualities by purchasing the 2012 Gold Bullion Sovereign. The British Sovereign continues to be recognised throughout the world as a gold coin of beauty, quality and accuracy and it is considered by many as the flagship coin of the Royal Mint.

The 2012 Gold Bullion Sovereigns are expected to attract unprecedented demand, exceeding that of both 2010 and 2011. While interest in gold investment shows no signs of dropping over the coming year, we are excited to reveal the 2012 Gold Bullion Sovereigns will also bear a new reverse design created to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Each coin will bear a new beautifully composed rendition of St George and the dragon by Paul Day, only the fourth sovereign design change in 141 years. Struck in 22 carat gold these coins are guaranteed to prove very desirable so you are advised to place orders early to avoid disappointment.

Coin Specifications

• Each coin features the new 2012 George and the Dragon design by Paul Day to commemorate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year 
• New reverse design created to celebrate The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 
• Obverse bears the current portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS and the year date 2012 
• Struck in 22 carat gold

Obverse Design 
The obverse of the 2012 Sovereign range bears the current portrait of the Queen by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS.

The Enduring Icon of Strength and Dependability
The Sovereign has enjoyed an enduring gravitas and a reputation for dependability since its first introduction some 500 years ago. It quickly gained international recognition as an accepted means of paying for goods all around the world, and has long been seen as a safe haven in times of economic volatility. These qualities of reliability and desirability remain, making the 2012 Sovereign an exquisite choice for those looking to collect gold. 

Icon of the British Empire
Since its introduction by Henry VII the Sovereign has continued to be one of the most recognisable and desirable coins of the realm. Universally respected, the Sovereign came to be treasured as the foundation of a great trading Empire and, to many people, is still seen as the greatest coin in the world. As well as its unquestionable quality and accuracy, the sovereign also has an international reputation for the beauty of its design. Benedetto Pistrucci’s dynamic portrayal of St George and his heroic battle with the fierce dragon is justifiably seen as a classic numismatic design.

In 2012 this theme is evolved and the Gold Bullion Sovereign’s bears the beautifully composed image of St George and the dragon by Paul Day. This is only the fourth sovereign design change in 141 years, guaranteeing that the coins will be desirable to collectors or as the perfect gift of gold.

Benefits of our sovereign coins
Our 2012 sovereign gold coins are supplied by LBMA members, and sold to you using real-time pricing, so you know you’re getting the true market value when you buy gold. It comes with options of secure vault storage and insurance or insured delivery and we’ll happily buy your gold back at any time.

Gold Sovereign Coins are free from Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
The big advantage that gold sovereigns have for UK resident investors, stems from a little known fact. (At the time of writing) Because they are coin of the realm and classed as money/sterling, any profit made when they are sold is free of capital gains tax (C.G.T.). This applies to all sovereigns minted from and including the reign of Queen Victoria onwards and also, incidentally applies to the more recently issued gold Britannias. Buying Gold Sovereigns is therefore very tax efficient.

Sovereign purity
The actual gold content of a gold sovereign coin is 7.3224 grams which is 0.2354 troy ounces. The fineness is 22 carat which is 91.67%.  The weight of a gold sovereign is 7.9881 grams and the thickness is 1.52 mm. 

Stock: In stock 

Delivery: 
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Storage: 
Secure storage and insurance available.