British Gold Sovereign Queen Elizabeth II 1957-1968 Year: Random Grade: Circulated Gold Content: 0.2354 troy oz Purity: .9167 Diameter: 22.05mm Weight: 7.988 grams Country: United Kingdom Manufacturer: Royal Mint Struck in 22 carat gold the Gold Sovereign is one of the world’s oldest coin icons, featuring a classic design of the rendition of St. George mounted on horseback slaying a dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci. The Gold Sovereign coin offers timeless beauty and reliability. The Gold Sovereign coin features the portrait of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, it is a VAT Free coin and also Capital Gains Tax exempt in the UK, the Gold Sovereign coin is backed by the British government and is UK legal tender.