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1963 Gold Sovereign Coin - Queen Elizabeth II

Name: 1963 Gold Sovereign Coin - Queen Elizabeth II
Brand: The Royal Mint
SKU: SOV1963
Price: 964.83 GBP
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About this product

The 1963 Gold Sovereign was struck in large numbers, with 7.4 million made by The Royal Mint. It pairs Mary Gillick's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon, in 22 carat gold.

Each coin contains 7.32 grams of pure gold. As UK legal tender, it's VAT-free and exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. Every coin is graded and tested in-house.

Material

Gold
Brand

The Royal Mint
Series

Gold Sovereign
Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II
Denomination / Size

Sovereign
Country

United Kingdom
VAT Status

Exempt
CGT Status

Exempt

Product Description

The 1963 Sovereign has one of the highest mintages of the Gillick series. The Royal Mint struck 7,400,000 of them in London, a big increase on the 3,000,000 made in 1962.

Only the 1958 Sovereign, with about 8.7 million, had a higher mintage among Gillick Sovereigns. That makes the 1963 one of the easier Gillick dates to find.

Made for overseas demand

These coins weren't made for spending in Britain. They were struck to meet demand for gold Sovereigns abroad, especially in Greece and the Middle East.

Supplying large numbers of genuine coins also helped undercut forgers, who had been making fake Sovereigns to sell at a profit.

Design of the 1963 Sovereign

Obverse (front): Mary Gillick's portrait of the young Queen with a laurel wreath tied with ribbons.
Inscription: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F: D:, Latin for "Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith".
Reverse (back): Benedetto Pistrucci's St George on horseback slaying the dragon, dated 1963.

1963 Sovereign specifications

Weight: 7.98 grams
Pure gold content: 7.32 grams (0.2354 troy oz)
Purity: 22 carat (91.67% gold)
Diameter: 22.05 mm
Face value: £1
Obverse: Mary Gillick's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse: St George and the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
Mintage: 7,400,000

Grading and packaging

We only offer 1963 Sovereigns graded Very Fine (VF) or better. They're pre-owned, so expect light signs of handling, but the details remain sharp.

We test each coin in-house before sale and send it in a clear coin flip. The photos show the type of coin you'll receive, so yours may vary slightly.

Building a date run? See the 1962 Gold Sovereign and the 1964 Gold Sovereign. If the date doesn't matter to you, our Best Value Pre-Owned Full Gold Sovereigns offer the lowest premium.

Delivery Information

All parcels are sent with Royal Mail Special Delivery, so they're tracked and fully insured.

When stock is available, orders made before 1pm on a working day go out that afternoon. We look over every coin one last time before packing it.

Choosing Click & Collect at checkout saves you the postage. We'll keep your coin safe at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch and email you when it's ready to collect. Remember to bring official photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence.

Our accepted payment methods are UK debit card and bank transfer. We don't accept credit cards. On larger orders, we may arrange bank transfer payment with you before dispatch.

We sell to UK customers only.

Investing Information

Buy it without VAT

The 1963 Sovereign counts as investment gold, which means there's no VAT to add. This is true for every Sovereign, new or pre-owned.

Tax-free gains for UK residents

Sovereigns are UK legal tender, and legal tender coins are outside Capital Gains Tax. For UK residents, that means any profit on selling this coin is tax-free.

A liquid form of gold

The Sovereign is one of the best-known gold coins in the world, and dealers buy them every day. That makes the 1963 Sovereign easy to sell when you choose to.

Our advice policy

The tax information here is factual. We don't give individual financial advice, so please do your own research and get professional guidance if needed.

Product Specification

Coin

Full Gold Sovereign

Year

1963

Type

Pre-Owned / Secondary Market

Weight

7.98 grams

Gold Content

7.32 grams (0.2354 troy oz)

Fineness

22 carat (91.67% pure)

Diameter

22.05 mm

Thickness

1.52 mm (approx)

Edge

Milled (108 grains)

Face Value

£1 GBP

Mintage

7,400,000

Obverse Designer

Mary Gillick

Reverse Designer

Benedetto Pistrucci

Monarch

Queen Elizabeth II

VAT Status

Exempt

CGT Status

Exempt

Mint

The Royal Mint (Tower Hill, London)

Condition

Pre-owned, Very Fine (VF) or better

Reference

Spink 4125, Marsh 301

Denomination Information

How the Sovereign started

The Sovereign as we know it today began in 1817. It was part of the Great Recoinage of 1816 and had a face value of one pound (20 shillings).

The classic reverse

Pistrucci's St George and the dragon was first used on the Sovereign in 1817 and has become one of the most famous coin designs in the world.

Consistent since 1817

A full Sovereign weighs 7.98 grams and contains 7.32 grams of pure gold. This hasn't changed in over 200 years. What does change is the portrait, which shows the monarch of the day.

After the First World War began in 1914, Sovereigns stopped circulating in Britain. They returned as bullion coins in 1957, carrying Mary Gillick's portrait of the young Queen until 1968.

Why the Sovereign is still popular

Today, the Sovereign is still UK legal tender and is still struck by The Royal Mint. Being VAT-free and CGT-exempt for UK residents, it's hugely popular.

Want to sell instead? See what we pay for gold Sovereigns.

About Us

Our team checks, grades and tests each pre-owned coin in-house. We don't sell anything we haven't been able to verify.

Our team has been working with precious metals since 2008. We know what to look for, and our equipment confirms it.

What you can expect:

Clearly shown, competitive prices
Secure, insured delivery by Royal Mail
Collection in person from our Royal Wootton Bassett office (with photo ID and proof of address)

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Your questions answered

We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions. If there's something we haven't covered, please call us & we'll be happy to help. Read all FAQs.

Order before 1pm, Monday to Friday, and we'll send it the same day while it's in stock. It goes by Royal Mail Special Delivery, tracked and insured.

There's no VAT. Gold Sovereigns are classed as investment gold, and investment gold is exempt from VAT in the UK.

UK residents don't pay Capital Gains Tax on a Sovereign, because it's UK legal tender. For advice on your own tax position, please speak to a qualified adviser.

It comes in a clear coin flip, so it stays protected and you can see the design without handling it.

No. With 7.4 million made, the 1963 is one of the more plentiful Gillick dates. Most of its value comes from its gold content, which makes it a popular choice for buyers who want a genuine dated Sovereign.

A 1963 Sovereign weighs 7.98 grams and is made from 22 carat gold. It contains 7.32 grams of pure gold, or 0.2354 of a troy ounce. On 29th September 2026, that gold is worth £741.09 at the live market price. Our selling price includes a premium above this value.

The Royal Mint struck 7,400,000 Sovereigns dated 1963. That's the second-highest mintage of the Gillick series, behind only the 1958 issue.

You can pay by UK debit card or bank transfer. We're not able to take credit cards, Amex, or business payment cards.

Walk-in purchases aren't possible, as all orders need to go through our website first for security and stock reasons. When ordering online, you can choose 'Click & Collect' at checkout to save on postage and pick your order up from our Royal Wootton Bassett branch. We'll email you as soon as it's ready, and you'll just need to bring photo ID with you. Payment is by UK debit card or bank transfer. We don't accept credit cards.