Gold Sovereign's

[Ares]

Well, bullionuk has the minimum order limit and charges for postage and charges £205 for a George V sovereign. So unless you want to buy more gold from them (better silver prices elsewhere) then it's impossible.

 

Bullionbypost charges £221 for a George V sovereign with free delivery. Atkinsons charges £197 for a 'full gold sovereign' and free delivery, problem being there is no guarantee on the year of the coin, presumably you could contact them and let them know you want a specific face (like George V), these websties are usually pretty accomodating to such things.

 

2014 sovereigns are £200.74 and ~£204 on Atkinsons and Bullionbypost. Atkinsons (from these) seems the best bet.

 

It's been described elsewhere that because gold is VAT free then importing it *typically* won't save you much money unlike silver, there is a thread with bucketloads of other dealers which would be good to check.

 

Personally I have a nearby dealer who offers me a decent price plus a 'loyalty discount', don't buy a whole lot of gold online unless my local can't get it for me. Although from pure selection bullionbypost is interesting.

[craig12]

the hattons seems a brilliant price but no picture of what youre going to receive  to condition

[Pete]

If you buy bullion sovereigns from any of these sellers you will not know what you will receive or the condition of the coin.

They are sold on fair condition only.

I am not sure these sellers know their inventory or list dates etc.

Those who screen their coins into eras will charge a premium but again condition is pot luck.

[Ares]

You very much buy them (mostly) for what they are; bullion coins, where some people tend to be of the opinion that being a bullion coin the grade is not overly relevant (I disagree).

[morezone]

Baird and Co is well priced for 2014s. Postage is around £7.50 and is great for mixing and matching since the postage premium isn't added onto the price.

They do have other years etc but I have no idea how they fair in price.

[silversword]

Not really a fan of half-sovereigns, they are just too small for my tastes, but right now Atkinsons have 2 halves for about £194 for the pair, versus single full sovereigns from £198-£199, all postage included

 

As gold spot price is hovering just beneath £770/oz this still isn't the most efficient price per oz, but if you want your gold sovereign-shaped, the halves are slightly better value.

[Richardski]

Sovereigns and half sovereigns are extremely popular and when gold dips many dealers find themselves short of supply due to heavy buying.

That often means a sneaky price increase under the radar.

 

A sovereign weighing say 8 grams contains 22/24 parts gold so 7.3 grams.

Take the London fix gold price each day and calculate the value of 7.3 g gold.

That is what your coin is worth by weight in gold.

When buying, a fair price is within 5% of this and a great price is 3% above fix.

Unless the coin is special or proof, shop around if paying over 5% unless you are fixated on a specific coin.

 

Don't forget there are double and quintuple sovereigns, the latter being 5 sovereigns worth i.e. 36.6 grams so well over a Troy ounce.

The £5 sovereign is a stunner and if you are lucky to have one of these in proof condition it is a show stopper.

 

When gold is trading low as it has been recently there are often bargains buying sovereign sets of 3 or 4 coins.

Taxfreegold lists all the sets so you can see mintages and the coins.

Useful if someone is offering a set without a description.

Sets are typically priced at or around spot plus 8-10% bought from the best dealers or substantially more ( 50%+ ) if you haven't done your research.

 

Sovereigns and half sovereigns are extremely popular and when gold dips many dealers find themselves short of supply due to heavy buying.

That often means a sneaky price increase under the radar.

 

A sovereign weighing say 8 grams contains 22/24 parts gold so 7.3 grams.

Take the London fix gold price each day and calculate the value of 7.3 g gold.

That is what your coin is worth by weight in gold.

When buying, a fair price is within 5% of this and a great price is 3% above fix.

Unless the coin is special or proof, shop around if paying over 5% unless you are fixated on a specific coin.

 

Don't forget there are double and quintuple sovereigns, the latter being 5 sovereigns worth i.e. 36.6 grams so well over a Troy ounce.

The £5 sovereign is a stunner and if you are lucky to have one of these in proof condition it is a show stopper.

 

When gold is trading low as it has been recently there are often bargains buying sovereign sets of 3 or 4 coins.

Taxfreegold lists all the sets so you can see mintages and the coins.

Useful if someone is offering a set without a description.

Sets are typically priced at or around spot plus 8-10% bought from the best dealers or substantially more ( 50%+ ) if you haven't done your research.

Pete your comments persuaded me to purchase the Quintuple Sovereign I mentioned previously.

 

I thought it was an uncirculated coin, but it is in fact a Proof Coin with all necessary certificates and in Royal Mint Presentation Box.

 

Paid £980 - could not find it cheaper elsewhere - and yes - I love the coin.  (Pic is of the same coin I have but I placed mine in Safety Deposit Box immediately after purchase).

 

 

[Cointreau]

Is that a bank's safety deposit box?

[Richardski]

Is that a bank's safety deposit box?

No a private one

[Cointreau]

Got a Victorian sovereign today from ATS Bullion and it was their last one. I've noticed that Atkinsons have been out of the older sovereigns for a while now save for a batch of

Edwardian sovs they managed to get in. The guy at ATS told me that fewer people are coming in with sovs to sell so stocks are low. Don't know what the siuation is like on ebay but I imagine it will be difficult from now on to get them cheaply.

[HelpingHands]

Got a Victorian sovereign today from ATS Bullion and it was their last one. I've noticed that Atkinsons have been out of the older sovereigns for a while now save for a batch of

Edwardian sovs they managed to get in. The guy at ATS told me that fewer people are coming in with sovs to sell so stocks are low. Don't know what the siuation is like on ebay but I imagine it will be difficult from now on to get them cheaply.

Atkinsons never seem to have them in stock on their website. Bullionbypost usually have them although at a higher price.

[Cointreau]

Atkinsons never seem to have them in stock on their website. Bullionbypost usually have them although at a higher price.

Do Bullionbypost really have them though?

As it happens, Atkinsons have 43 Edwardian sovs in stock. Just checked.

But zero Victorian and Georgian.

[HelpingHands]

Yes their real time stock listing on the website is quite accurate.

[Cointreau]

Atkinsons had about 10 young head vic sovs and I was going to pull the trigger today but they've all gone now.

I'll have to make do with a Georgian sov.

[Danny-boy]

Atkinsons had about 10 young head vic sovs and I was going to pull the trigger today but they've all gone now.

Not with Sovereigns, but the amount of times I have done that!!!

[HelpingHands]

Atkinsons had about 10 young head vic sovs and I was going to pull the trigger today but they've all gone now.

I'll have to make do with a Georgian sov.

Austria are planning to audit their gold at the BofE so someone might ask you if they can borrow some of yours for the day.

[Cointreau]

Austria are planning to audit their gold at the BofE so someone might ask you if they can borrow some of yours for the day.

I am happy to donate some of my blood but not my gold, not even for a day.

[Cointreau]

Atkinsons had a George III half sovereign circa 1817 for sale today going for £140.

I was too busy working and someone else snapped it up.

[HighlandTiger]

can anyone recommend any decent website that has a price guide for sovs and half sovs. 

[Cointreau]

can anyone recommend any decent website that has a price guide for sovs and half sovs. 

For sovereigns I don't think you can beat Atkinsons.

[HighlandTiger]

I'm actually looking for a website with a regularly updated price guide for some of the rarer sovs. More of a nuismatic site as a opposed to to a general bullion site. Just thought it might be an idea to have a few dates to look out for that may have decent premiums, when i'm having a look at the sovs at the various money lending shops.

[HighlandTiger]

Talking of Atkinsons. Just ordered 2 half sovs, Currently, 2 half sovs are £4 cheaper than a whole sov. 

[silversword]

Chards have a site dedicated to sovs, http://www.goldsovereigns.co.uk/ but I wouldn't rely on it for up-to-date pricing. For information though its very handy and I'm sure they will be happy to give you prices over the phone

[doogs]

can anyone recommend any decent website that has a price guide for sovs and half sovs.

Try www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk

[Ares]

bullionbypost.co.uk isn't that bad either, the option for most (if not all) sovereign designs are there but it's dependent on availability. You can register to get an email when they come back in stock.