Specifications
Refiner / Mint | The Royal Mint |
Brand | Sharps Pixley |
Country of Origin | Great Britain |
Year minted | 1893-1901 |
Weight (grams) | 7.98 |
Fineness | 916.7 |
Pure metal content (grams) | 7.322 |
Dimensions | Diameter: 22.05mm, Thickness: 1.52mm |
Packaging Details | Protective plastic flip |
VAT Free | Yes |
CGT Free | Yes |
Description
The Victoria Old Head Sovereign was introduced in 1893 and was produced until her death in 1901. This prestigious sovereign shows the third and final Queen Victoria portrait which is sometimes referred as the “Old Head”.
The sovereign coin is also UK legal tender and therefore exempt from Capital Gains Tax as well as free from VAT, making it a popular choice amongst UK investors. The Victoria Old Head Gold Sovereign may come from any year of issue, with one of our experts selecting the best available at the time of purchase.
Secure delivery
Please note we only deliver within the UK and Northern Ireland.
Orders will be dispatched same day providing cleared funds are received by 3pm, weekdays only.
Next Day Guarantee via Royal Mail now includes Saturday
1. Collection: Free
2. Orders under £500: Free, insured via Royal Mail 48, allow 2–3 business days.
3. Orders under £500: Insured Next Day Guaranteed by 1pm Upgrade. This delivery option costs £10
4. Orders over £500: Free, Insured Next Day Guaranteed by 1pm. Orders in excess of £50,000 will be dispatched in separate parcels via Royal Mail or FedEx.
5. Next Day Guaranteed by 9am Upgrade: Insured delivery available on orders of any value, up to 1.8kg. This delivery option costs £30
6. Silver and gift items weighing over 1.8kg will be sent via FedEx next day delivery, order must be completed before 2pm.
7. FedEx Courier Service Upgrade: Insured delivery available on orders of any value, completed before 2pm This delivery option costs £30
If you have any questions or special requests, please contact us on +44(0) 20 7871 0532