1976 Gold Sovereign Coin - Queen Elizabeth II
SKU: SOV1976 | Pre-Owned | In Stock
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About this product
The 1976 Gold Sovereign is a 22 carat gold bullion coin from The Royal Mint, featuring Arnold Machin's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon. Just over 4 million were made.
Each coin holds 7.32 grams of pure gold. As UK legal tender, it's VAT-free and exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. We grade and test every coin before dispatch.
Read more1976 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 1976 Sovereign is the second date of the Machin series. There's no bullion Sovereign dated 1975, so the 1976 follows directly on from the 1974 issue.
Published mintage figures for 1976 vary slightly between references, but all agree that just over 4 million were struck.
Made for investors, not for spending
Like every bullion Sovereign of the 1970s, the 1976 was made for people buying gold, not for use as everyday money. Its value comes from its fixed gold content.
The Royal Mint struck no Sovereigns dated 1977, so the next date after this one is 1978.
Design of the 1976 Sovereign
- Obverse (front): Arnold Machin's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara. It was the Queen's second coinage portrait, used on UK coins from 1968 until 1984.
- Reverse (back): Benedetto Pistrucci's St George on horseback slaying the dragon, with the date 1976 below.
1976 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: Arnold Machin's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
- Reverse: St George and the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
- Mintage: just over 4 million
Condition and testing
Every 1976 Sovereign we sell is pre-owned and graded Very Fine (VF) or better. That means light wear only, with the main details still clear.
Every coin is tested in-house and packed in a clear coin flip. Photos show the type of coin you'll get, so yours may look slightly different.
Collecting by date? See the 1974 Gold Sovereign and the 1978 Gold Sovereign. Or, if you just want Sovereign gold at the lowest premium, choose our Best Value Pre-Owned Full Gold Sovereigns.
Delivery Information
Every order goes out by Royal Mail Special Delivery, fully insured and tracked.
Order by 1pm, Monday to Friday, and we'll dispatch that day while stock lasts. Each coin gets a final check before it's packed.
To save on postage, select Click & Collect when you check out. We'll email you when your order is ready at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch. Bring official photo ID, for example a passport or driving licence.
UK debit cards and bank transfers are welcome, but credit cards are not. For bigger orders, we may contact you about paying by bank transfer before dispatch.
We supply customers based in the UK only.
Investing Information
No VAT to pay
There's no VAT on this coin. The Sovereign qualifies as investment gold in the UK, and investment gold is exempt from VAT, new or pre-owned.
Free from Capital Gains Tax
Because it's legal tender in the UK, the Sovereign is free from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. Many people find this useful when adding to their gold over time.
Trusted around the world
Because every Sovereign holds the same amount of gold, it's easy to value. That's why they're so simple to sell on.
Getting advice
We can't give personal investment advice. Please research carefully and talk to a qualified adviser before making an investment decision.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Coin
Full Gold Sovereign
Year
1976
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
Face Value
£1 GBP
Mintage
Just over 4 million
Obverse Designer
Arnold Machin
Reverse Designer
Benedetto Pistrucci
Monarch
Queen Elizabeth II
VAT Status
Exempt
CGT Status
Exempt
Mint
The Royal Mint
Condition
Pre-owned, Very Fine (VF) or better
Denomination Information
A short history of the gold Sovereign
Britain's modern Sovereign dates from 1817, following the Great Recoinage of 1816. Worth one pound, or 20 shillings, it was quickly trusted by traders across the globe.
Pistrucci's famous reverse
Since 1817, Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon has been the Sovereign's signature design. Few coin designs have lasted so long.
The Sovereign's specification
Sovereigns are still made to the same standard as the first coins, weighing 7.98 grams and containing 7.32 grams of pure gold. Only the portrait moves with the times.
Bullion Sovereigns returned in 1974 after a break of five years, now with Arnold Machin's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Machin's portrait was used on bullion Sovereigns until 1982.
Popular with UK buyers
Sovereigns remain UK legal tender and are still produced by The Royal Mint. No VAT and no Capital Gains Tax for UK residents make them a popular choice.
Selling a Sovereign? See how much a gold Sovereign is worth today.
About Us
Every pre-owned coin we sell is graded and tested by our own team before it goes on sale. If we can't verify a coin, we don't list it.
We've been buying and selling precious metals since 2008. Our experience and testing equipment mean you get exactly what you ordered.
What our customers like:
- Transparent pricing
- Tracked and insured UK delivery by Royal Mail
- Collection from our Royal Wootton Bassett office, if you bring photo ID and proof of address
Take a look at our reviews on Trustpilot, Google and FreeIndex. We can't advise on your finances, but our team will help with questions about coins and 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.
There are 7.32 grams of pure gold in a 1976 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 (10th October 2026), the gold is worth £744.68. 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.
Just over 4 million. References give slightly different figures, from about 4.05 million to 4.15 million, but none put it below 4 million.
No bullion Sovereigns were issued dated 1975 or 1977. The Machin bullion dates are 1974, 1976, and every year from 1978 to 1982.
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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