2001 Gold Sovereign Coin - Queen Elizabeth II
SKU: SOV2001 | Pre-Owned | In Stock
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About this product
The 2001 Gold Sovereign is a low-mintage modern bullion coin, with just 49,462 struck by The Royal Mint. It pairs Ian Rank-Broadley'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 and is UK legal tender, so it's free from VAT and Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. We grade and test every coin before dispatch.
Read more2001 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 only 49,462 bullion Sovereigns dated 2001. That's well under half the 2000 figure of 129,069.
Bullion mintages stayed low for most of the 2000s, which makes these early modern dates harder to find than the millions struck in the 1960s and 1970s.
A modern low mintage
From 2010 onwards, yearly bullion mintages often topped 200,000. By comparison, the 2001 is a scarce modern date.
Even so, its value is based mainly on its gold content, which keeps it within reach for most buyers.
Design of the 2001 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 2001.
2001 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: 49,462
Condition, testing and packaging
Our 2001 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.
Looking for another date? See the 2000 Gold Sovereign or the 2002 Gold Sovereign. For the lowest premium on Sovereign gold, try our Best Value Pre-Owned Full Gold Sovereigns.
Delivery Information
We dispatch using Royal Mail Special Delivery. You can follow your parcel online, and it's insured in full.
Place your order before 1pm on a weekday and, if it's in stock, it leaves us that day. We check every coin before it's packed.
Click & Collect lets you skip postage costs. Select it at checkout and we'll hold your order at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch, emailing you once it's ready. Bring official photo ID, for instance a passport or driving licence.
We accept UK debit cards and bank transfers. Credit cards aren't accepted. For larger orders, we may contact you to arrange a bank transfer before dispatch.
Please note, we can only deliver to UK addresses.
Investing Information
VAT exemption
No VAT is due on the 2001 Sovereign. The Sovereign meets the UK's investment gold criteria, so it's exempt whether it's new or has been owned before.
Capital Gains Tax
The Sovereign is UK legal tender, so UK residents pay no Capital Gains Tax on any profit when they sell. It's one reason Sovereigns are popular with people building up their gold.
Known worldwide
Few gold coins are as widely traded as the Sovereign. When the time comes, selling a 2001 Sovereign is quick and simple.
Financial advice
Our team can share factual information about tax treatment. We can't offer personal financial advice, so please consider speaking to a professional before investing.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Coin
Full Gold Sovereign
Year
2001
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
49,462
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
Origins of the Sovereign
The modern Sovereign was born in 1817, a year after the Great Recoinage of 1816. Its face value was one pound, or 20 shillings.
A famous image
Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon first appeared on the Sovereign in 1817. More than 200 years later, it's still the design most people picture.
What has stayed the same
Every full Sovereign weighs 7.98 grams and holds 7.32 grams of pure gold, just as in 1817. The portrait is updated to show the reigning monarch.
The Royal Mint paused bullion Sovereigns after 1982 and brought them back in 2000. They've been struck every year since.
Still in demand
The Sovereign is still struck today and remains UK legal tender. Its fixed gold content and tax benefits keep demand strong.
Thinking of selling? Find out what a gold Sovereign is worth today.
About Us
Each pre-owned coin is tested and graded by our specialists before listing. We simply won't sell a coin we can't verify.
We've traded precious metals since 2008. That experience, plus our testing equipment, means no surprises when your coin arrives.
Reasons to buy from us:
- Clear, competitive pricing
- Insured Royal Mail delivery anywhere in the UK
- In-person collection at our Royal Wootton Bassett office (photo ID and proof of address needed)
Customers review us on Trustpilot, Google and FreeIndex. We don't give financial advice, but we'll gladly help with questions about our coins and the ordering process.
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.
In-stock orders placed before 1pm, Monday to Friday, are dispatched that day. We use Royal Mail Special Delivery, so it's tracked and insured.
Yes. Sovereigns count as investment gold in the UK, so there's no VAT to pay. This applies to new and pre-owned coins.
No, if you live in the UK. Sovereigns are legal tender, so any gain when you sell is exempt from Capital Gains Tax. Please check with an adviser about your own situation.
Your coin arrives in a clear coin flip, which keeps it clean and safe while letting you view both sides.
It's scarcer than most modern dates, with under 50,000 struck. That's a small number next to the millions made in earlier decades, but its value is still based mainly on its gold.
Each 2001 Sovereign holds 7.32 grams of pure gold (0.2354 troy oz) within a 7.98 gram, 22 carat coin. As of 1st October 2026, the gold alone is worth £744.18. Our selling price is set above this gold value.
The Royal Mint struck 49,462 bullion Sovereigns dated 2001, one of the lower figures for a modern bullion Sovereign.
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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