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The British Coinage Act 1971 (as enacted) sets the Sovereign at a standard weight of 7.98805 g and the Half Sovereign at 3.99402 g, both «eleven-twelfths fine gold» (916.66 millesimal). A Sovereign contains about 7.322 g of fine gold.
Sovereign melt value now: … · Half Sovereign: ….
| Coin | Years | Gross weight | Fineness ‰ | Fine metal | Melt value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign | Specification of the Coinage Act 1971 (as enacted) | 7.9881 g | 916.7 | 7.322 g | … |
| Half Sovereign | Specification of the Coinage Act 1971 (as enacted) | 3.9940 g | 916.7 | 3.661 g | … |
We have not checked which instrument governs every issue after 1971. Investment Sovereigns usually trade at a premium over melt; you can estimate that with the calculator.
Sources & methodology
- Coinage Act 1971, Schedule 1, Part I (as enacted), legislation.gov.uk – Open Government Licence v3.0
Notice: amounts are indicative melt values from the spot price and published specs. They are not buy/sell offers or financial advice. Always check your piece’s weight and fineness.