The 1979 Gold Sovereign Bullion Coin features the iconic reverse design of St. George and the dragon, along with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's second definitive coinage portrait.

Manufactured by The Royal Mint
22 carat gold / 0.9167 fineness
Contains 0.2354 troy ounce of the precious metal
Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
Weight: 7.98g
Diameter: 22.05mm

These coins are supplied loose. Protect your gold investment by using a 22.5mm coin capsule, presentation case or gift box to ensure that your coin remains in great condition.

See our complete gold sovereign collection.

Royal Mint Official Partner

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

Bullion Sovereigns

All bullion coins are bought and sold based on their metal content. There may be wear and edge knocks on the coins which does not take away from the technical specifications. If you wish to buy a better condition coin, please browse through our graded sovereigns.

Obverse

The obverse showcases Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's second definitive coinage portrait by Arnold Machin.

Reverse

The reverse depicts St. George slaying the dragon, and this design is used on the majority of modern-day sovereigns, with the exception of special event sovereign designs, which may include the following:

Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Sovereign
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Sovereign
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Sovereign

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£794.30
Product ID	5995
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	1979
Obverse Designer	Arnold Machin
Reverse Designer	Benedetto Pistrucci
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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As a reputable bullion dealer, we focus on quality and excellent customer service over speedy delivery. We aim to despatch orders within 2 working days, however, during moments of volatility within the market, you may experience delays in despatch. You can find more delivery information, including our latest delivery times, on our delivery page.

Despatch may also be delayed if you have selected products with lead times or we require further documents to verify your identity.

Our chosen couriers:

Royal Mail
DHL
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UK and BFPO

Delivery Option	Est. Delivery Time*
Standard	3 working days
Fully Insured	1 working day

High-Value Deliveries

We also offer a dedicated service for high value orders. Quotes are available upon request. Our high-value logistics partners are:

Malca-Amit
Regency
Loomis
Brinks

* Estimated delivery time is the delivery timescale from the despatch date on your order. We are not responsible for delivery delays once it is with the courier.

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Precious metal investments are not regulated in the UK.
Investment values can fluctuate and may decrease as well as increase. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Pricing:
Prices are based on the current precious metal price and may change.
Payment and ID:
You may need to provide identification to make a purchase. You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.
Bullion Coins:
These may have minor scratches or edge knocks, but this does not affect their value. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
VAT:
Investment gold products are VAT-free, while silver products include VAT.
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Once you place an order, you cannot cancel it. We do not currently accept returns, however. You may be able to sell your investment products back to Chards at the current buy back rate.

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