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The British Coinage Act 1971, in its original text, sets for the gold sovereign a standard weight of 7.98805 g and for the half-sovereign 3.99402 g, both of “eleven-twelfths fine gold” (eleven twelfths gold, fineness 916.66). A sovereign contains about 7.322 g of fine gold.
Melt value of a sovereign now: … · Half-sovereign: ….
| Coin | Years | Gross weight | Fineness ‰ | Fine metal | Melt value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign (Coinage Act 1971) | Especificación de la Coinage Act 1971 (texto original) | 7,9881 g | 916,7 | 7,322 g | … |
| Half sovereign (Coinage Act 1971) | Especificación de la Coinage Act 1971 (texto original) | 3,9940 g | 916,7 | 3,661 g | … |
We have not checked which rule governs each issue after 1971. Investment sovereigns are usually sold with a premium over metal value; you can estimate it in 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.