2026 Gold Double Sovereign Bullion Coin

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The 2026 Gold Double Sovereign Coin marks the notable return to the classic 'yellow gold' look of the original Sovereigns, moving away from the 'rose gold' coins of recent years.

• Fineness: 0.9167 / 22 carat gold
• Finish: Bullion
• Pure Metal Content: Contains 0.4708 troy ounce of gold
• Tax Benefits: Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
• Weight: 15.98g
• Diameter: 28.4mm

Helpful Information

As an official Royal Mint partner, Chards sources all new Britannia coins direct from the mint, ensuring their authenticity. 

Our packaging is minimal but secure - this helps us to maintain extremely low premiums compared to the marketplace, with prices checked daily. 

What is Bullion? Bullion refers to precious metals like gold and silver, valued primarily for their weight and purity. It’s typically bought as coins or bars and traded close to its intrinsic metal value. This is irrespective of the coin's condition, unlike proofs and uncirculated products, that may have a value above the intrinsic price. 

You may also be interested in our collection of Double Sovereign Coins.

New Security Features on 2026 Sovereigns

The Privy Council issued a proclamation for the 2026 Sovereign series. It states that these Sovereigns will feature a latent image on the obverse. On the reverse, there is an accompanying new microtext feature that reads:

HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE

This means the 2026 Sovereigns will be the most secure ever produced in over 500 years. To learn more, our dedicated 2026 Sovereign guide provides further details.

Why Should You Invest in Sovereigns?

Trusted by investors worldwide for centuries, offering UK investors the opportunity to maximise returns with exemptions from VAT and Capital Gains Tax.

Sovereigns are an ideal entry point into precious metals due to their lower gold content compared to other popular world bullion coins, making them more affordable.

Sell Your Sovereign Coins to Chards

Are you ready to sell your gold sovereign coins to Chards? We guarantee competitive rates to all sellers, whether you choose to visit us in our showroom, use our postal service, or opt for our distance buy-in service.

Yellow Gold Sovereigns

After conducting a survey in 2024, the Royal Mint found that investors favoured returning to the traditional 'yellow gold' colour instead of the 'rose gold' used in recent years. It was announced that the 2025 coins would be the final ones issued in 'rose gold', with the 2026 coins returning to the traditional yellow colour.

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. Read our CGT guide for more information to see what bullion coins are exempt from CGT and the ones which are.

Did you know we offer a range of Sovereign Articles on our website? From historical information through to educational and investment articles, we celebrate the coin with hundreds of useful articles!

The obverse of the coin is expected to feature the official UK coinage uncrowned portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. For the first time ever, these Sovereigns will include a latent image, similar to those used on Britannias—for security authentication.

The reverse is expected to feature Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic design of St. George slaying the dragon.