1967 Gold Sovereign Coin - Queen Elizabeth II
SKU: SOV1967 | Pre-Owned | In Stock
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The 1967 Gold Sovereign was struck by The Royal Mint at its old premises near the Tower of London, with 5,000,000 minted. It features Mary Gillick's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon.
Each 22 carat coin contains 7.32 grams of pure gold. It's UK legal tender, so there's no VAT and no Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. Every coin is graded and tested before sale.
Read more1967 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 Royal Mint struck 5,000,000 Sovereigns dated 1967 at Tower Hill, beside the Tower of London. It's the second-to-last year of Mary Gillick's portrait on the Sovereign.
The following year, 1968, brought the final Gillick Sovereign before a five-year break in production.
The end of an era approaches
In the late 1960s, Britain was preparing for decimal currency, and The Royal Mint was planning a move from London to Llantrisant in South Wales.
The 1967 Sovereign comes from the last years of coin making at Tower Hill, which gives it extra interest for collectors.
Design of the 1967 Sovereign
- Obverse (front): Mary Gillick's laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with a 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 slaying the dragon, dated 1967, with "B.P." below.
1967 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: 5,000,000
Condition, testing and packaging
Our 1967 Sovereigns are pre-owned coins graded Very Fine (VF) or better. You can expect light wear, with the portrait and St George still well defined.
Each coin is tested by our team, then supplied in a clear coin flip. The images are representative, so your coin may differ a little.
Building a date run? See the 1966 Gold Sovereign and the 1968 Gold Sovereign. If the date doesn't matter to you, our Best Value Pre-Owned Full Gold Sovereigns offer the lowest premium.
Delivery Information
Your order is posted with Royal Mail Special Delivery, which includes tracking and full insurance cover.
If the coin is in stock and you order before 1pm on a weekday, we'll send it the same day. Every pre-owned coin is checked again before packing.
You can also pick Click & Collect at checkout to avoid postage. Your order will be kept at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch, and we'll email you once it's ready. You'll need official photo ID, like a passport or driving licence, to collect.
You can pay with a UK debit card or by bank transfer. We can't accept credit cards. If your order is a large one, we may be in touch to arrange a bank transfer before we send it.
Our service is available to UK customers only.
Investing Information
Investment gold, free of VAT
You don't pay VAT on a 1967 Sovereign. Gold coins that meet the UK's investment gold rules are VAT exempt, and the Sovereign meets them, whether new or pre-owned.
No Capital Gains Tax for UK residents
UK legal tender coins are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. The Sovereign is legal tender, so UK residents keep any gain they make on selling it.
Selling in the future
Sovereigns are bought and sold by dealers all over the world. The 1967 Sovereign is no exception, so you won't struggle to find a buyer.
Please note
This information is factual, not financial advice. Please do your own research, and get professional advice if you're unsure.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Coin
Full Gold Sovereign
Year
1967
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
5,000,000
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 305
Denomination Information
Two centuries of the Sovereign
The modern gold Sovereign was introduced after the Great Recoinage of 1816, and the first coins were struck in 1817. It had a face value of one pound (20 shillings) and soon became one of the world's most trusted coins.
A design that has lasted
The Sovereign's best-known reverse, St George and the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci, dates from 1817 and is still used today.
Same gold, new portraits
The coin's specification is fixed: 7.98 grams in weight and 7.32 grams of pure gold. The monarch's portrait is the main thing that changes.
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.
The Sovereign now
The Royal Mint issues new Sovereigns every year, and the coin remains UK legal tender. Its tax status keeps it among the UK's favourite gold coins.
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About Us
Our own team grades and tests every pre-owned coin. If there's any doubt about a coin, we don't sell it.
Gold Traders has dealt in precious metals since 2008. That experience, with our testing equipment, means the coin you receive is the coin you ordered.
Why customers buy from us:
- Honest, competitive prices
- Fully insured Royal Mail delivery
- Pick-up from our Royal Wootton Bassett office (photo ID and proof of address required)
Our Trustpilot, Google and FreeIndex reviews speak for our service. Financial advice is outside what we offer, but product and ordering questions are always welcome.
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, that's the 1968. The 1967 is the second-to-last year to carry Mary Gillick's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the Sovereign.
A 1967 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 9th October 2026, that gold is worth £734.62 at the live market price. Our selling price includes a premium above this value.
The Royal Mint struck 5,000,000 Sovereigns dated 1967 at its Tower Hill site near the Tower of London.
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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