The Royal Mint launched its 2027 Sovereign collection on 22 September 2026. For collectors, this year's range is about more than a new date: it includes traditional yellow-gold bullion, recycled-gold collector editions and an unusual reverse-frosted Proof finish.
Traditional yellow gold continues
Following the return to yellow gold in 2026, the 2027 bullion Sovereign retains the traditional 22-carat (916.7 fine) gold alloy. Benedetto Pistrucci’s St George and the dragon design appears on the reverse, opposite Martin Jennings’ portrait of King Charles III.
Security on both sides
The bullion Sovereign includes a latent image below the King’s portrait, together with a half-tone pattern and micro-text on the reverse. These features add modern anti-counterfeiting detail while retaining the familiar design.
Something different for Proof collectors
The 2027 commemorative Sovereign range is struck using recycled gold. A reverse-frosted gold Proof Sovereign also joins the range: unlike the conventional Proof treatment, its background is frosted while the raised design is polished. The Royal Mint lists a limited edition of 3,000 for the individual reverse-frosted gold Proof coin, with a maximum coin mintage of 3,310.
The Silver Sovereign returns
The collection also includes a silver Proof Sovereign, the third silver edition in the Sovereign's history according to The Royal Mint. This is a collector issue distinct from the traditional 22-carat gold bullion Sovereign.
2027 Sovereign: key bullion specifications
The standard gold bullion Sovereign is 22 carat, 22.05 mm in diameter and contains approximately 0.235 troy ounces of fine gold. The reverse was designed by Benedetto Pistrucci and the obverse by Martin Jennings.
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From historic gold Sovereigns to modern bullion and Proof issues, the series has a long collecting history. Explore the catalogue to compare years, denominations and editions. As new 2027 releases are verified and added, they can be tracked alongside earlier issues.
2027 Sovereigns on Bullion Tracker
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2027 Gold Double Sovereign Bullion Coin
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2027 Gold Sovereign Bullion Coin
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2027 Gold Half Sovereign Bullion Coin
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2027 Gold Quarter Sovereign Bullion Coin
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2027 Silver Sovereign Proof Coin
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Sources
The Royal Mint — The Sovereign 2027 Collection
The Royal Mint — 2027 Bullion Sovereign
The Royal Mint — A Constant Through Change
The Royal Mint — Reverse Frosted Proof