2002 Gold Sovereign Coin - Queen Elizabeth II
SKU: SOV2002 | Pre-Owned | In Stock
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The 2002 Gold Sovereign celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee with a one-off reverse. In place of St George, it shows Timothy Noad's crowned shield of the Royal Arms, paired with Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of the Queen.
Struck by The Royal Mint in 22 carat gold, it holds 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 in-house.
Read more2002 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 2002 Sovereign is one of the few modern bullion Sovereigns without St George on the reverse. It was made to mark 50 years since the Queen came to the throne in 1952.
The Royal Mint struck 75,264 bullion Sovereigns dated 2002.
Timothy Noad's Golden Jubilee design
Heraldic artist Timothy Noad designed a crowned shield of the Royal Arms for the reverse. It was used on the Sovereign for 2002 only, which makes it popular with collectors.
Noad later designed another one-off Sovereign reverse in 2005, and the Royal Arms design used in 2022 for the Platinum Jubilee.
Design of the 2002 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): Timothy Noad's crowned shield of the Royal Arms, used for the Golden Jubilee year only.
2002 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: Royal Arms shield design by Timothy Noad
- Mintage: 75,264
Grading and packaging
We only offer 2002 Sovereigns graded Very Fine (VF) or better. They're pre-owned, so expect light signs of handling, but the details remain sharp.
We test each coin in-house before sale and send it in a clear coin flip. The photos show the type of coin you'll receive, so yours may vary slightly.
Looking for another date? See the 2001 Gold Sovereign or the 2003 Gold Sovereign. For the lowest premium on Sovereign gold, try 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
2002
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
75,264
Obverse Designer
Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer
Timothy Noad
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
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.
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.
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.
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 2002 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 £744.02. 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.
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.
It marks Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee, 50 years after she came to the throne. Timothy Noad's crowned shield of the Royal Arms replaced St George for this year only.
The Royal Mint struck 75,264 bullion Sovereigns dated 2002.
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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