A Golden 50th Dilemma: No 1973 Sovereigns? Now What?

[Chippy361]

Hey Gold Buffs,

ll start off by saying, I might be prospecting in the wrong mine here, if I am, moderators, I apologise.

Got a quick one for you. A mate is turning the big 5-0 this year, and I thought, "A gold sovereign would be perfect!" Only snag? I find out that no sovereigns were minted in his birth year of 1973—except a second-tier Isle of Man version, which feels about as genuine as a £3 note. (maybe harsh, but not what I'm after)

He's not a gold bug, but a sovereign would have meant something. A gold bracelet just won't do. So, I'm stumped. Any suggestions for a date-specific, classy alternative?

Cheers for the help

[gji25]

just get any 1973 gold coin 

[Chippy361]

1 minute ago, gji25 said:

just get any 1973 gold coin 

then I'd get the Isle of Man version. Like I said, not what I'm looking for

[Silverlocks]

5 minutes ago, Chippy361 said:

Hey Gold Buffs,

ll start off by saying, I might be prospecting in the wrong mine here, if I am, moderators, I apologise.

Got a quick one for you. A mate is turning the big 5-0 this year, and I thought, "A gold sovereign would be perfect!" Only snag? I find out that no sovereigns were minted in his birth year of 1973—except a second-tier Isle of Man version, which feels about as genuine as a £3 note. (maybe harsh, but not what I'm after)

He's not a gold bug, but a sovereign would have meant something. A gold bracelet just won't do. So, I'm stumped. Any suggestions for a date-specific, classy alternative?

Cheers for the help

Maybe you can find a 1973 Krugerrand.  That was about the only bullion coin in large scale production at the time.

[RavenMcB73]

Well, if he's not a gold-bug then just the fact it's a '73 Sovereign might be enough.  Could argue that the IoM is a bit unique compared to the standard sovereign.

[Chippy361]

Just now, Silverlocks said:

Maybe you can find a 1973 Krugerrand.  That was about the only bullion coin in large scale production at the time.

Thank you for that

Just now, RavenMcB73 said:

Well, if he's not a gold-bug then just the fact it's a '73 Sovereign might be enough.  Could argue that the IoM is a bit unique compared to the standard sovereign.

Fair point

[Silverlocks]

1 minute ago, Chippy361 said:

Thank you for that

Fair point

https://www.chards.co.uk/1973-gold-krugerrand-one-ounce-coin/1934

If you don't mind the premium, you can get them.  BBP also have them at about the same price.

[Orpster]

There are some nice 1973 sets, maybe the South African 1 pound?
Or do what I do, I was born in 1972, another year with no sovereigns, so I stack 1872 which is a common year and easy to get at a decent price.
This was my treat for my 50th, from myself of course

 

[Silverlocks]

Apropos of which, I think @Sh97if has some 1873 sovs at the moment.

[Chippy361]

1 minute ago, Orpster said:

There are some nice 1973 sets, maybe the South African 1 pound?
Or do what I do, I was born in 1972, another year with no sovereigns, so I stack 1872 which is a common year and easy to get at a decent price.
This was my treat for my 50th, from myself of course

 

There's a thought. Thank you

[morezone]

Moved to the discussion section.

[Rat]

There is a 1973 Bahamas Gold Proof Independence $50 Coin that might suit. I have one of these and really like it. Its 50% gold so you get a nice chunky coin for the roughly the cost of a 1/4 oz.

https://www.chards.co.uk/1973-bahamas-gold-proof-independence-50-dollar-coin/2323

 

[Britannia47]

@Chippy361

Can’t agree with your view of the I.of M. Sovereign. It’s proof-like, yellow, nearer to home, and equal in quality to the RM .IMO. However, I  do like the Bahamas coin….Your choice!

 

[Stuntman]

Personally I'd consider buying them a 2023 Coronation bullion sovereign - after all, it will be their own Golden Jubilee sovereign.

I turned 50 a few years ago and used it as a justifiable excuse to buy whatever gold coin minted in the year I turned 50 that I liked the look of, and could afford.

My godson has just turned 18, and to mark the occasion I've bought him a 2023 sovereign rather than a 2005.

[westminstrel]

Late the suggestion party… But you could consider the 2002 Golden Jubilee Sovereign. It’s also a one year only design, so a bit more special too.