The gold Sovereign coin was struck in 2024 by The Royal Mint. Minted in 22-carat gold, the coin has a total weight of 7.99 grams and contains 7.32 grams of pure gold.
Sovereign coins have been associated with British monarchs for over 500 years. The 2024 edition features, on the obverse, the iconic design of St. George and the dragon, crafted by Benedetto Pistrucci. This design first appeared on Sovereign coins in the nineteenth century. On the reverse, designed by Martin Jennings, is the portrait of King Charles III.
The Golden Sovereign coin is renowned as 'the world's premier coin' and is minted in 22-carat gold. Its purity is guaranteed to five decimal places (purity of .91667), making it one of the most rigorously specified coins globally. Golden Sovereign coins contain a mixture of copper, rendering them highly resistant to scratches and damages. The gross weight of the coins is 7.99 grams, containing 7.32 grams of pure gold.
The coins have a diameter of 22.05 millimeters and contain 0.235 troy ounces of pure gold. They are supplied in tubes of 25 pieces each.
The obverse, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci, shows the iconic design of "St. George and the Dragon." The obverse also features the inscriptions 2024 - the year of issue and B. R. - the coin designer's initials.
The reverse, designed by Martin Jennings, shows the portrait of King Charles III. Around it are the inscriptions CHARLES III - the king's name and DEI GRA REX FID DEF - the Latin text for "in God's grace, king."