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British Sovereign Coin

The Sovereign carries 0.2354 troy ounces of gold, deep historical recognition, and UK CGT exemption that materially changes after-tax return.

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Gold content

A Sovereign is 22-karat with 7.3224 grams of pure gold (0.2354 oz). Half and quarter Sovereigns scale proportionally. Premiums per ounce are higher than full-ounce coins.

Tax treatment

Sovereigns are UK legal tender, so they are CGT-exempt for UK residents. That makes them a frequent choice over imported one-ounce coins for UK-based accumulation.

Historic vs modern

Pre-1933 Sovereigns sometimes carry numismatic premium. Modern Royal Mint Sovereigns price closer to bullion plus minting cost. Decide on the basis of the role in the portfolio.

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