1968 Queen Elizabeth II Gold Sovereign - NGC Graded

These 1968 Gold Sovereign Coins are NGC graded by expert numismatists at the Numismatic Guaranty Company.

This coin was the final one to feature the first definitive UK coin portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Designed by Mary Gillick, the portrait captures the youthful 26-year-old Queen.

Manufactured by The Royal Mint
Fineness: 916.7 / 22 carat gold
Contains 0.2354 troy ounces of gold
Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
Weight: 7.98g
Diameter: 22.05mm

See our Elizabeth II Gold Graded Sovereign Collection.

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Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint. Our complete gold sovereign coin range, among other Royal Mint products, are sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.

Who are NGC?

NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) is a prominent coin grading company renowned for evaluating and authenticating coins. Their expertise adds credibility and value to numismatic collections, providing assurance to collectors and investors worldwide.

1968 Full Sovereign Mintage

There were 4,203,000 sovereigns minted in 1968 which makes this a very common date for sovereigns.

What Is Capital Gains Tax?

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a form of levies imposed on the profit garnered from the sale of assets, such as real estate, investments, and collectibles. In the United Kingdom, the present CGT allowance is £3,000 per annum per individual, which implies that one can earn up to £3,000 from the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT.

For UK residents, bullion coins which are UK legal tender pound sterling coins are exempt from capital gains tax (CGT).

Obverse

The Elizabeth II pre-decimal portrait, designed by British sculptor Mary Gillick features on the obverse of the 1968 sovereign. Mary Gillick's crownless portrait is still being struck on Maundy Money coins today.

Reverse

The 1968 British gold sovereign reverse shows St George mounted on horseback, slaying the Dragon. This classic design was created by Royal Mint Engraver Bernedetto Pistrucci, and first appeared on sovereigns in 1817.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£535.48
Product ID	20265
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	22.05mm
Weight/Size	Full
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.2354
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1964
Obverse Designer	Mary Gillick
Reverse Designer	Benedetto Pistrucci
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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