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Full
0.2354 oz
Fine gold content per full sovereign.
UK Gold Tool
Sovereign Calculator
Add your full, half, quarter, double and five sovereigns to estimate total fine gold weight and live melt value.
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Based on live gold spot and standard sovereign gold contents.
How much gold is in a sovereign?
A full sovereign is a 22-carat gold coin with about 0.2354 troy oz of fine gold. Smaller and larger sovereigns scale from that standard amount.
½
Half
0.1177 oz
Fine gold content per half sovereign.
¼
Quarter
0.05885 oz
Fine gold content per quarter sovereign.
5
Five Sovereign
1.177 oz
Fine gold content per five sovereign coin.
What is a gold sovereign?
A gold sovereign is a British 22-carat gold coin with a long history and strong recognition among UK collectors and stackers. Modern full sovereigns contain about 0.2354 troy ounces of fine gold, even though the gross coin weight is higher because the coin is 22-carat rather than pure 24-carat gold.
Sovereigns are popular because they are compact, recognisable and often easy to buy and sell.
Sovereign gold content
Full, half, quarter, double and five sovereign coins scale from the standard full sovereign fine gold content. This calculator uses standard fine gold weights to estimate your total gold content and melt value from live gold spot prices.
Collector premium, condition and special issues can make the actual market price higher than melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a full sovereign?
A full sovereign contains about 0.2354 troy ounces of fine gold.
Are sovereigns pure gold?
No. Sovereigns are traditionally 22-carat gold.
Does melt value equal the selling price?
Not always. Sovereigns can trade above melt due to demand, condition, year and type.
Can I calculate half and quarter sovereigns?
Yes. The calculator includes full, half, quarter, double and five sovereigns.
Last updated: 04 June 2026. Spot prices are provided for educational and tracking purposes only and may be delayed. Always check live dealer prices before buying or selling bullion.