2003 Gold Sovereign Coin - Queen Elizabeth II
SKU: SOV2003 | Pre-Owned | In Stock
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About this product
The 2003 Gold Sovereign is a low-mintage bullion coin, with 43,230 struck by The Royal Mint. It combines 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. As UK legal tender, it's VAT-free and exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. We grade and test each coin before it's sent.
Read more2003 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
After the one-off Golden Jubilee design of 2002, the 2003 Sovereign returned to Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon. The Royal Mint struck 43,230 bullion Sovereigns dated 2003.
That's one of the lower mintages of the modern bullion series.
2000s bullion mintages
- 2001: 49,462
- 2002: 75,264
- 2003: 43,230
- 2004: 30,688
These small numbers make the early 2000s dates less common than older Sovereigns, though their value still rests mainly on their gold.
Design of the 2003 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 2003.
2003 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: 43,230
Condition and packaging
These are pre-owned coins, each graded Very Fine (VF) or better. VF coins show some light wear, but the design details remain clear.
After in-house testing, your coin is packed in a clear coin flip. Pictures show a typical example, so yours may vary slightly.
Looking for another date? See the 2002 Gold Sovereign or the 2004 Gold Sovereign. For the lowest premium on Sovereign gold, try our Best Value Pre-Owned Full Gold Sovereigns.
Delivery Information
All parcels are sent with Royal Mail Special Delivery, so they're tracked and fully insured.
When stock is available, orders made before 1pm on a working day go out that afternoon. We look over every coin one last time before packing it.
Choosing Click & Collect at checkout saves you the postage. We'll keep your coin safe at our Royal Wootton Bassett branch and email you when it's ready to collect. Remember to bring official photo ID, such as a passport or driving licence.
Our accepted payment methods are UK debit card and bank transfer. We don't accept credit cards. On larger orders, we may arrange bank transfer payment with you before dispatch.
We sell to UK customers only.
Investing Information
Buy it without VAT
The 2003 Sovereign counts as investment gold, which means there's no VAT to add. This is true for every Sovereign, new or pre-owned.
Tax-free gains for UK residents
Sovereigns are UK legal tender, and legal tender coins are outside Capital Gains Tax. For UK residents, that means any profit on selling this coin is tax-free.
A liquid form of gold
The Sovereign is one of the best-known gold coins in the world, and dealers buy them every day. That makes the 2003 Sovereign easy to sell when you choose to.
Our advice policy
The tax information here is factual. We don't give individual financial advice, so please do your own research and get professional guidance if needed.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Coin
Full Gold Sovereign
Year
2003
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
43,230
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
How the Sovereign started
The Sovereign as we know it today began in 1817. It was part of the Great Recoinage of 1816 and had a face value of one pound (20 shillings).
The classic reverse
Pistrucci's St George and the dragon was first used on the Sovereign in 1817 and has become one of the most famous coin designs in the world.
Consistent since 1817
A full Sovereign weighs 7.98 grams and contains 7.32 grams of pure gold. This hasn't changed in over 200 years. What does change is the portrait, which shows the monarch of the day.
The Royal Mint paused bullion Sovereigns after 1982 and brought them back in 2000. They've been struck every year since.
Why the Sovereign is still popular
Today, the Sovereign is still UK legal tender and is still struck by The Royal Mint. Being VAT-free and CGT-exempt for UK residents, it's hugely popular.
Want to sell instead? See what we pay for gold Sovereigns.
About Us
Our team checks, grades and tests each pre-owned coin in-house. We don't sell anything we haven't been able to verify.
Our team has been working with precious metals since 2008. We know what to look for, and our equipment confirms it.
What you can expect:
- Clearly shown, competitive prices
- Secure, insured delivery by Royal Mail
- Collection in person from our Royal Wootton Bassett office (with photo ID and proof of address)
You'll find our reviews on Trustpilot, Google and FreeIndex. While we can't offer financial advice, we're always glad to answer questions about our products or how to order.
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.
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.
Yes. After the special shield design of 2002, the 2003 Sovereign went back to Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon.
A 2003 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 1st October 2026, that gold is worth £744.02 at the live market price. Our selling price includes a premium above this value.
There's no VAT. Gold Sovereigns are classed as investment gold, and investment gold is exempt from VAT in the UK.
The Royal Mint struck 43,230 bullion Sovereigns dated 2003.
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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