1896 Australian Gold Sovereign Queen Victoria Old Head ICG MS61 Coin Year: 1896 Grade: MS61 Grading Service: ICG Gold Content: 0.2354 troy oz Purity: .9167 Fine Gold Diameter: 22.05mm Weight: 7.988 grams Country: Australia The Australian Gold Sovereign coin features the portrait of Her Majesty The Queen Victoria, and is a VAT Free coin. The Australian Gold Sovereign coin is backed by both the British and the Australian governments and is UK and AUS legal tender. Additionally, this piece was certified as MS61 by ICG, adding collectibility on top of the bullion appeal.