Gold Quarter Sovereign

Gold Quarter Sovereign History

The gold Quarter Sovereign is one of the smallest gold bullion coins produced by The Royal Mint. As the name would suggest it contains 1/4 of the gold content - 1.82 grams - compared to the standard Sovereign. Like the bigger coins, the Quarter Sovereigns are produced with 22 carat gold, following the tradition used by this series for over 200 years.

The gold Quarter Sovereign is classed as legal tender at a quarter of a pound, making it exempt from Capital Gains Tax. It's smaller size does see a larger premium than the full Sovereign, with four Quarter Sovereigns costing more than a single Sovereign despite them containing the same amount of gold. As such the Quarter Sovereign would typically be considered by investors on a budget, or for someone looking to give a charming gift.

Gold Quarter Sovereign Price

An important factor affecting the price of a gold Quarter Sovereign coin is the value of the gold it contains. The weight of a Quarter Sovereign coin is 1.99g with a fineness of 916.7. This means that a Quarter Sovereign coin has a pure gold content of 1.83g. The price of a gold Quarter Sovereign coin is directly linked to the global price of gold.

Gold Quarter Sovereign prices can vary thanks to the coin's history and numismatic appeal, with certain years or designs being particularly desirable with collectors. The price of a new Quarter Sovereign coin will be based on today's gold price, with a small premium to cover the cost of manufacture and supply. Older or rare gold Quarter Sovereign coins can cost considerably more than the gold price.

Our website is constantly updated to display the price of gold Quarter Sovereign coins in real time. These gold Quarter Sovereign coins have a diameter of 13.5mm and are a great investment or collector's item.

Gold Quarter Sovereign Value

Investors often ask what is the value of a gold Quarter Sovereign? Gold Quarter Sovereign coins have a face value of 25p. It is important to note that the face value has no bearing on the actual value of the coin. As mentioned, the gold Quarter Sovereign coins main value can usually be worked out based on the current gold price. It is this simplicity that makes gold bullion coins appealing. They are bought and sold based on their intrinsic metal value without having to worry about any numismatic value and more complicated selling process.

You can always find an intrinsic value for a Quarter Sovereign thanks to the public spot price. The value of a gold Quarter Sovereign is therefore generally the same regardless of the year and is just based on the metal content. Some years of Quarter Sovereign coins might command a further premium. A lower mintage, or special design could see their value increase beyond their metal content.

How Much are Gold Quarter Sovereign Coins Worth?

If you are wondering how much are gold Quarter Sovereign coins worth, a simple rule of thumb is that a gold Quarter Sovereign has 1.83g of pure gold. If you see the gold price in grams/ounces you can therefore work out how much a gold Quarter Sovereign is worth quite quickly.