2000 Gold Sovereign Coin - Queen Elizabeth II
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The 2000 Gold Sovereign was the first bullion Sovereign made by The Royal Mint since 1982, ending an 18-year gap. Struck in 22 carat gold, it shows Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon.
It 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.
Read more2000 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 2000 Sovereign marked the return of the bullion Sovereign after 18 years. Between 1983 and 1999, Sovereigns were only made as proofs for collectors.
The Royal Mint struck 129,069 bullion Sovereigns dated 2000. That's tiny compared with the millions made in the 1970s, but it began a run of bullion Sovereigns that continues every year to this day.
A millennium Sovereign
Being dated 2000, this coin is popular as a millennium keepsake as well as a way to own gold.
It was also the first bullion Sovereign to carry Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of the Queen, which had been introduced on UK coins in 1998.
Design of the 2000 Sovereign
- Obverse (front): Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, her fourth coinage portrait. It was introduced in 1998 and used on Sovereigns until 2015.
- Reverse (back): Benedetto Pistrucci's St George on horseback slaying the dragon, first used on the Sovereign in 1817, with the date 2000.
2000 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: Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
- Reverse: St George and the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
- Mintage: 129,069
What condition will my coin be in?
Each 2000 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.
Looking for another date? See the 1982 Gold Sovereign or the 2001 Gold Sovereign. For the lowest premium on Sovereign gold, try our Best Value Pre-Owned Full Gold Sovereigns.
Delivery Information
Your coin travels by Royal Mail Special Delivery. It's tracked the whole way and insured for its full value.
We aim to send orders placed before 1pm, Monday to Friday, on the same day, as long as the coin is in stock. Each one is checked before dispatch.
Rather collect in person? Pick Click & Collect at checkout and there's no postage to pay. We'll email you when your order is ready at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch. Please bring a passport, driving licence or other official photo ID.
We take payment by UK debit card or bank transfer, not by credit card. Larger orders may need to be paid by bank transfer before we send them, and we'll contact you if so.
We don't ship outside the UK.
Investing Information
Exempt from VAT
UK rules treat Sovereigns as investment gold, so no VAT is charged. It makes no difference whether the coin is new or pre-owned.
Why there's no Capital Gains Tax
The 2000 Sovereign is legal tender, which makes it exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. Gains on selling it aren't taxed.
Recognised by dealers
With its known gold content and worldwide fame, the Sovereign is one of the most liquid gold coins you can own.
A note on advice
We can explain how gold is taxed, but we can't advise on your own circumstances. Please research carefully and seek professional advice before investing.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Coin
Full Gold Sovereign
Year
2000
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
129,069
Obverse Designer
Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer
Benedetto Pistrucci
Monarch
Queen Elizabeth II
VAT Status
Exempt
CGT Status
Exempt
Mint
The Royal Mint (Llantrisant, Wales)
Condition
Pre-owned, Very Fine (VF) or better
Denomination Information
The Sovereign's beginnings
In 1817, following the Great Recoinage of 1816, Britain issued the first modern gold Sovereigns. Each was worth one pound, or 20 shillings.
An enduring design
St George and the dragon, engraved by Benedetto Pistrucci, has been linked with the Sovereign since 1817. The Royal Mint still uses it today.
The coin's standard
Since 1817, each full Sovereign has weighed 7.98 grams and contained 7.32 grams of pure gold. The portrait is updated for each reign.
After 1982, bullion Sovereigns weren't struck again until 2000. Since then, The Royal Mint has issued them every year, with the portrait updated as new designs were introduced.
The Sovereign today
Sovereigns are still made by The Royal Mint and remain UK legal tender. Their tax advantages keep them a favourite way to buy gold in the UK.
Got a Sovereign to sell? Check today's gold Sovereign value.
About Us
We grade and test every pre-owned coin ourselves before offering it for sale. Coins we can't confirm are genuine are never listed.
Since 2008, Gold Traders has built its name on precious metals expertise. Our testing equipment and experienced team make sure your coin matches your order.
Why buy from Gold Traders:
- Straight, competitive pricing
- Royal Mail delivery across the UK, insured for full value
- Local collection from our Royal Wootton Bassett office (photo ID and proof of address required)
Our reviews on Trustpilot, Google and FreeIndex reflect our service. We can't give personal financial advice, but our team is happy to help with questions about our coins and ordering.
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.
Not if you're a UK resident. The Sovereign is UK legal tender, and gains on UK legal tender coins are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. We can't give personal tax advice, so speak to an adviser if you're unsure.
We send every coin in a clear coin flip. It protects the coin from knocks and fingerprints.
We dispatch in-stock orders placed before 1pm on weekdays the same day, using insured and tracked Royal Mail Special Delivery.
The 2000 Sovereign is struck in 22 carat gold and weighs 7.98 grams, giving 7.32 grams of pure gold, or 0.2354 of a troy ounce. At the live market price on 1st October 2026, that's worth £744.18. A premium is added to reach our selling price.
No VAT is charged. The Sovereign meets the UK's investment gold rules, which makes it exempt from VAT.
It was the first bullion Sovereign since 1982, ending an 18-year gap when only proof Sovereigns were made. Bullion Sovereigns have been struck every year since.
The Royal Mint struck 129,069 bullion Sovereigns dated 2000.
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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