¼ Sovereign - Charles III
© The Royal Mint, 2026
Features
| Issuer |
United Kingdom
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Charles III (2022-date)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2026 |
| Value | ¼ Sovereign ¼ GBP = USD 0.33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 13.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Issued | 12 November 2025 |
| Number | N# 531763 |
Series: Sovereign series
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CHARLES III·DEI·GRA·REX·FID·DEF ·
MJ
Unabridged legend: Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor
Translation: Charles III by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith
Designer: Martin Jennings
Reverse
St. George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and designer's name in exergue.
Note: streamer on helmet
Script: Latin
Lettering:
B.P.
2026
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Reeded
Mint
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)Comments
2026 marked a return to the classic yellow gold sovereign.
The proof strike was issued in a 5-coin set with a set limit of 500 (sales unknown), a 4-coin set with a set limit of 300 (sales unknown), and a 3-coin set with set limit of 650 (sales unknown).
© The Royal Mint, 2026
Note: only the Full Sovereign does not have the streamer on St George's helmet on the reverse. All other varieties have the streamer present.
The bullion strike for 2026 featured different security features and is listed separately.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2026 | Proof | ||||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Bullion value: USD 254.56
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of gold at 138 845 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual gold weight: 0.059 oz
Current gold price: 4318.57 USD/oz (see gold price 
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