2027 Sovereign Gold Proof 5-Coin Set

The 2027 Sovereign proof 5-coin set showcases the full excellence of The Royal Mint’s craftspeople, with precise detail and stunning contrast, this is a release anyone would be proud to add to their collection.

In a first for The Royal Mint, every gold release in the 2027 Sovereign Commemorative Range has been minted using 100% recycled gold, marking an exciting milestone for the mint and for British coinage.

This set consists of a quintuple, double, full, half and quarter Sovereign in a proof mirror-finish and showcased in premium Royal Mint packaging.

• Fineness: 916.7 / 22 carat gold
• Finish: Proof
• Tax Benefits: Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
• Limited Edition Presentation: 400 sets

You may be interested in our full 2027 Sovereign Commemorative Range.

What Is Proof?

Proof coins are specially produced to a much higher standard of finish than bullion coins, with multiple strikes for a highly-detailed design. These coins are not graded by condition but are instead defined by their method of production. Originally created as pre-production samples, proof coins now serve a prominent role in the collector's market.

Read more in our blog, What is Proof? An Overview of Coin Finishes.

What Is the History of the Sovereign?

The Sovereign was first issued as a gold hammered coin in 1489 for the King Henry VII. Designed by German engraver, Alexander of Bruchsal, the obverse featured the King in his coronation robes seated upon his throne, symbolising the power, success and splendour of the fledgling Tudor dynasty. 

Although the first British gold sovereign was issued in 1489 for Henry VII, the modern gold Sovereign was first struck in 1817 under King George III.

Originally, proof coins were intended as pre-production samples, where the mint would produce a small number of proof coins for approval from the Master of the Mint and the ruling monarch.

For further information, read our guide, The History of the Sovereign.

The Royal Mint Official Partner

Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint, and our newly minted products are directly sourced from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.

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.

The obverse of each coin features the uncrowned coinage portrait of King Charles III, designed by Martin Jennings. The inscription reads:

CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·

The reverse face of each coin features Benedetto Pistrucci’s prominent St George and the Dragon design.