Gold bullion Sovereigns are one of the most investable and recognisable gold coins in the world - first minted over 200 years ago and used as British currency ever since. The 2018 Sovereign coin is 7.988 grams of 22-carat gold. Our supply of coins come direct from the Royal Mint.
The coin bears the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 88 at the time of commission. It was designed by Jody Clark of the Royal Mint - the first time one of their own staff had sculpted the portrait - and features the Queen in the King George IV State Diadem (worn during the annual State Opening of Parliament) and Diamond Jubilee drop pearl earrings.
In keeping with tradition, the obverse of the coin portrays St George on a horse slaying a dragon, and then the Queen appears on the reverse. The latin accompanying her is DEI GRA REGINA FID DEF. Expanded this is 'Dei Gratia Regina' or 'By the Grace of God, Queen'.
FID DEF stands for 'Fidei defensor' which means 'Defender of the Faith'; a nod to her status as Supreme Governor of the Church of England.
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At BullionByPost we dispatch our customer orders with the Royal Mail or the UPS courier service. We deliver all over the UK, as well as shipping to the Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey.
View our Delivery Options page for estimated delivery times and postage upgrades.
Please note: The cut-off point for deliveries to be sent out for the next day via Royal Mail is 2pm. Orders placed after 2pm on Friday will be dispatched on the following Monday.
BullionByPost offer customers an insured and allocated storage solution from only £10.00 per month. The high security vaults are located in London and managed by Brink's, one of the world's leading and most reputable security companies. Brink's specialises in vaulting and transporting precious metals.
- Free delivery to Brink's vaults
- Fully allocated storage - individually segregated
- Independent audits by Azets
- No minimum holding or term
- Minimum charge equivalent to £10.00 per month
- Sell to us, or request physical delivery
Learn more about our Precious Metal Storage Fees or call us on 0121 634 8060 to speak to a Storage advisor. Out of hours enquiries can be left via email at support@bullionbypost.co.uk.
