1966 Gold Sovereign Coin - Queen Elizabeth II
SKU: SOV1966 | Pre-Owned | Out of Stock
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About this product
The 1966 Gold Sovereign was struck in large numbers, with 7,050,000 made by The Royal Mint to meet rising demand for gold. It shows Mary Gillick's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon.
Made from 22 carat gold, it holds 7.32 grams of pure gold. As UK legal tender, it's VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax exempt for UK residents. We test every coin in-house.
Read more1966 Sovereign Specification
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MaterialGold -
BrandThe Royal Mint -
SeriesGold Sovereign -
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II -
Denomination / SizeSovereign -
CountryUnited Kingdom -
VAT StatusExempt -
CGT StatusExempt
Product Description
The 1966 Sovereign is one of the most common dates in the Gillick series. The Royal Mint struck 7,050,000 at Tower Hill in London, almost double the 3,800,000 struck in 1965.
Only the 1958 and 1963 Gillick Sovereigns were minted in larger numbers.
Rising demand for gold
The big jump in 1966 reflects strong demand from gold buyers overseas. Sovereigns were popular in markets such as Greece and the Middle East, where they were trusted as a store of value.
Because so many were made, the 1966 is one of the easier Gillick dates to find today.
Design of the 1966 Sovereign
- Obverse (front): Mary Gillick's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the Queen's first definitive coinage portrait.
- Inscription: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F: D:, Latin for "Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith".
- Reverse (back): Pistrucci's St George on horseback slaying the dragon, dated 1966.
1966 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: 7,050,000
What condition will my coin be in?
Each 1966 Sovereign is pre-owned and graded Very Fine (VF) or higher, so wear is light and the details are easy to see.
We test every coin ourselves and supply it in a clear coin flip. The photos are of a typical coin, so expect small differences.
Building a date run? See the 1965 Gold Sovereign and the 1967 Gold Sovereign. If the date doesn't matter to you, our Best Value Pre-Owned Full Gold Sovereigns offer the lowest premium.
Delivery Information
Royal Mail Special Delivery is our standard service, giving you tracking and full insurance.
Same-day dispatch applies to in-stock orders placed before 1pm, Monday to Friday. Because these are pre-owned coins, stock levels vary, and each coin is checked before sending.
If you'd like to collect, choose Click & Collect as you check out. Your order will be held at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch, and we'll send you an email when it's ready. Official photo ID, like a passport or driving licence, is required.
Payment can be made by UK debit card or bank transfer. Please note we don't accept credit cards, and we may request a bank transfer before sending high-value orders.
We only supply customers in the UK.
Investing Information
Zero VAT
Investment gold is exempt from VAT in the UK, and Sovereigns qualify. So the 1966 Sovereign is VAT-free, like every other gold Sovereign.
Exempt from CGT
Being UK legal tender, the Sovereign carries a Capital Gains Tax exemption for UK residents. It's a big part of the coin's appeal to investors.
Easy to sell
Gold dealers across the UK and abroad recognise the Sovereign straight away. Its fixed gold content makes it simple to value and to sell.
About advice
We're glad to help with the facts, but we can't tell you what's right for your money. Do your own research and talk to a qualified adviser before you decide.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Coin
Full Gold Sovereign
Year
1966
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
7,050,000
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 304
Denomination Information
The first modern Sovereigns
After the Great Recoinage of 1816, the first modern Sovereigns were struck in 1817. Valued at one pound (20 shillings), they soon earned trust worldwide.
Pistrucci's St George
The St George and the dragon reverse, by Benedetto Pistrucci, was introduced in 1817. It's still at the heart of the Sovereign's identity.
A fixed standard
The Sovereign's weight and gold content have stayed the same for more than two centuries: 7.98 grams, with 7.32 grams of pure gold. Only the portrait changes with each reign.
Sovereigns left everyday use in Britain after the First World War began in 1914. The Royal Mint brought them back as bullion coins in 1957, with Mary Gillick's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II used until 1968.
The Sovereign's place today
The Royal Mint continues to make Sovereigns, and they remain legal tender. For UK buyers, the VAT and Capital Gains Tax exemptions make them one of the best-known ways to own gold.
Selling a Sovereign? See how much a gold Sovereign is worth today.
About Us
All our pre-owned coins are graded and tested in-house first. If a coin can't be verified, it doesn't go on sale.
Founded in 2008, Gold Traders brings years of precious metals experience to every sale, backed by proper testing equipment.
Our customers appreciate:
- Open and fair pricing
- Fast, fully insured Royal Mail delivery across the UK
- The option to collect from our Royal Wootton Bassett office (bring photo ID and proof of address)
We're proud of the reviews we've earned on Trustpilot, Google and FreeIndex. Our team can't advise on investments, but can help with any questions about coins or orders.
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.
Yes, for UK residents. As UK legal tender, the Sovereign is exempt from Capital Gains Tax. We can explain the rules but can't give personal tax advice.
Each coin is supplied in a clear protective coin flip. You can see both sides without touching the gold.
If it's in stock and you order before 1pm on a weekday, it leaves us the same day by Royal Mail Special Delivery, fully insured.
Demand for gold Sovereigns from buyers overseas was rising in the mid-1960s. The Royal Mint increased production to meet it, nearly doubling the number struck in 1965.
There are 7.32 grams of pure gold in a 1966 Sovereign, which is 0.2354 of a troy ounce. The whole coin weighs 7.98 grams of 22 carat gold. At today's live price (1st October 2026), the gold is worth £740.56. The price you pay includes a premium on top.
No. As investment gold, the Sovereign is VAT exempt in the UK, whether you buy one coin or several.
The Royal Mint struck 7,050,000 Sovereigns dated 1966. That's the third-highest mintage of the Gillick series, after 1958 and 1963.
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.
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