Sell Your Gold Sovereigns

Gold sovereigns have long been one of the most recognisable and trusted forms of British coinage. Whether inherited, collected, or purchased as an investment, they carry both intrinsic and historic value. If you are considering selling your gold sovereigns, you need to ensure you’ll receive a fair price, and that first means ensuring they’re authentic.

While many reproductions exist, a genuine sovereign will always have certain defining features:

Weight and Size: A full sovereign typically weighs 7.98 grams with a diameter of 22.05mm.
Gold Content: Sovereigns are struck in 22-carat gold (91.67% pure).
Design Details: Most sovereigns commonly feature St George and the Dragon on the reverse, with crisp detailing.
Mint marks: Some sovereigns carry tiny letters indicating where they were minted, adding to their collectability.

If you are uncertain about your coins, we offer free, no-obligation valuations, so you can know exactly what you have before making any decisions. Book yours by getting in touch with us today.

What Exactly are Gold Sovereign Coins?

Gold sovereigns have been produced since 1489, with the modern design reintroduced by the Royal Mint in 1817. They are highly collectable not only for their gold content but also for their historic significance and enduring popularity.

Today, sovereigns remain a staple in both investment portfolios and private collections. Some clients inherit them without realising their potential value, while others accumulate them over time as a way of preserving wealth. At Burlingtons Ltd., we work with all types of sellers, from seasoned collectors to those who have never sold a coin before.

Types of Sovereigns We Commonly Handle

We are interested in all forms of sovereigns, whether they are bullion coins or highly collectable proofs. The types we commonly buy include:

Full sovereigns
Half sovereigns
Quarter sovereigns
Proof sovereigns
Bullion sovereigns
Historic and commemorative issues

If you’re unsure about what kind of sovereigns you have, our specialist will identify and explain them during the valuation process.

What Does Proof Mean in Terms of Sovereigns?

A proof sovereign is struck using specially prepared dies (the hardened metal stamping tool that strikes a coin’s design onto a blank metal disc), resulting in coins with exceptional sharpness and clarity of detail. These coins are not intended for circulation and are often presented in boxes with certificates of authenticity.

Proof coins, and especially proof sets, are highly collectable and can be worth significantly more than their bullion counterparts. We have years of experience valuing and purchasing proof coins and proof sets, ensuring clients receive the best possible return.

You can start the process of selling your gold sovereign today. Simply get in touch with us to book an appointment for a valuation. One of our friendly and professional team members will get back to you as soon as possible.

How Our Service Works

Selling your sovereigns with Burlingtons Ltd. is designed to be simple, discreet, and rewarding.

Book a Private Valuation

Contact us to arrange a free, no-obligation appointment. Our expert can travel across the UK to visit clients in their homes, offering privacy and convenience.

Get an Expert Offer

After carefully assessing your coins, we will make a fair and transparent offer for your sovereigns based on gold content, condition, and market demand.

Receive Immediate Payment

If you accept, payment is made straight away. This is done via BACS or another payment method of your choosing.

You will get a fast, fair valuation and direct private buying services when you sell your gold sovereign coins with Burlingtons. To start the process and receive an immediate payment once you accept our offer, please feel free to contact us.

Why Sell Your Gold Sovereigns to Burlingtons Ltd.?

When selling something as valuable as a gold sovereign, trust and expertise matter. Our service offers several distinct advantages:

Personal Service: Most of our valuations are overseen personally by our founder, Daniel Ives, a third-generation dealer with over 25 years’ experience.
Immediate Payment: Once you accept an offer, you are paid in full without delay.
No Auction Fees: We don’t charge for commissions, listings, or insurance fees.
Higher Valuations: We have an extensive network of keen buyers and collectors to hand, which often enables us to achieve better prices than auction houses.
Discreet and Supportive: We understand that selling inherited or personal items can be emotional. Every interaction is handled with empathy and respect.

If you want to sell your gold sovereign coins the right way, we are confident our service will exceed expectations.

Testimonials

Pat Pringle

11th January 2026

100% positive – thank you, Craig.

Kath Gillies

11th January 2026

We cannot thank Burlingtons enough for the service they provided. Daniel arrived promptly at our house. He was friendly, personable and very professional from the outset. The appraisal was thorough and fair, resulting in an honest valuation. We would recommend Daniel without hesitation.

Barrie Thompson

9th January 2026

Craig finally got into this Google Mmbr which I usually don’t use. However I so grateful to you and Elliot for the reassuring confidence from the sale of many pieces of Jewellery ! Can’t thank you enough for yours and Elliot’s understanding and patience, Barrie T West London

Mary Gibson

7th January 2026

Uncomplicated efficient and professional

Kathy

7th January 2026

I found the whole process of selling some family silver very quick and efficient and clear. Craig was very helpful on the phone and gave me an acceptable fixed price in advance. The instructions on how to post where very clear and payment occurred promptly with proof of posting. I had confidence in the whole process .

Sarah McCulloch

27th December 2025

Was really quick with payment and super friendly and helpful with his evaluation. If I ever need to sell again I will use this company again.

Sharon White

2nd December 2025

I contacted Daniel by e-mail yesterday and he came out today to look at Mum's jewellery, that she no longer wanted to wear. She had been unable to sell these as jewellery and was only being offered gold scrap value. He gave what I felt was a fair scrap offer for the gold items and the money was transferred immediately into her account. Happy to recommend.

gareth Warnock

2nd December 2025

Really impresed with the service. Daniel came to my house and valued the items and made immediate payment. Would use again. Highly reccomended.

Melanie Lewis

7th November 2025

Brilliant service. I was a bit concerned about courier collection/ payment etc. Craig was great. Our communication was via email & messages. No charge for the courier & all really smooth. I would definitely use again & recommend to anyone. It is safe & reliable . I'm very pleased with the whole process.

leah paterson

25th October 2025

Craig is absolutely the best! Don’t deal with anyone else because you will miss out on attention to detail and superb customer service! He is truly a gem (pun intended!!)! 💎

Julie Short

23rd October 2025

I contacted Burlingtons as had had a not too good experience with a popular TV advertised company who offer to buy old unwanted items . I sent photos of the silver cutlery which I wanted to sell , got an offer price which I thought was fair and sent the items by post . Next day delivery and got paid on the day and the cost of postage was covered . Very happy with the service that they offered

Paul Norris

7th October 2025

Craig is very friendly helpful and professional.I saw Burlingtons on GBNews and would highly recommend them to anyone.Their service is so convenient and well organised.

Diane Parnell

2nd October 2025

Difficult to know what to add after reading all of the great reviews! It was a long journey for Craig. He put us at ease. He was very thorough in explaining the valuations and sensitive realising I did not want to sell sentimental pieces. There was no pressure. We were pleased with the offer and the money was transferred immediately. Thank you Craig.

S DM

29th September 2025

It was a lovely experience dealing with Craig and Danny, they are both very professional and genuine which was such a relief given how challenging it can be to sell jewellery. They also have an incredible selection of beautiful pieces so I’ll be back to buy from them when the time arrives.

Carlos Eduardo Moreno

19th September 2025

Very good service

Sandra Rosenthal

17th September 2025

We had utmost confidence in Craig and had very good service.

Mariele Locke

14th September 2025

Very quick, efficient and professional! A seamless process and cannot recommend enough.

Paul Barker

10th September 2025

Excellent service. Very professional and knowledgeable. Daniel came to my home, and straight away we had a connection. Very happy with his professional expert advice and valuations for the pieces. No nonsense and all settled very quickly, I would have no hesitation in recommending Burlingtons Ltd to anyone looking for a fair and honest deal.

Sally Loxton

2nd September 2025

I was really worried about selling my watch on the internet but Burlingtons put my mind at rest. I was offered a good price and the funds were put in my account the same day. Fabulous service and I would definitely use them again.

27th August 2025

Fantastic Experience Selling Jewelry to Craig at Burlingtons Ltd. I recently sold a few pieces of jewelry to Burlingtons Ltd, and I couldn’t be happier with the entire process. From start to finish, Craig was professional, courteous, and made me feel completely at ease. He took the time to carefully assess each piece and I never felt rushed or pressured into making a decision. His transparency and honesty were truly appreciated. Craig gave me a fair and competitive offer, which made the transaction feel smooth and trustworthy. If you’re looking to sell your jewelry, I highly recommend Craig at Burlingtons Ltd. He is knowledgeable, reliable, and makes the experience stress-free. I’ll definitely be returning in the future.

Marian Dixon

24th August 2025

Julie Brightman

22nd August 2025

Craig was so helpful and reliable when buying jewellery from me. Very honest and prompt with communication. Will definitely recommend and will 100% be using him in the future. Thank you Craig. Julie xxx

Michael Edwards

16th August 2025

A first class and friendly experience from a most professional organisation. They handled the sale of my watch in a respectful and delicate way. Big thank you to both Craig and Elliot.

jodie maunder

31st July 2025

Sold a watch to Burlington’s Ltd . It was an amazing experience . Reliable , professional and a fantastic experience I would definitely recommend the service

Amanda King

31st July 2025

I sold my wedding and engagement rings through Burlingtons. I sent photos and details of the items, received a quote which was honoured when I went into the shop. Payment was almost instant. Great service, thank you.

Karen T

31st July 2025

Friendly , Professional , accessible as kept me updated with quick responses.Would recommend and definitely use again.

Steve Collingwood

25th July 2025

Very smooth transaction. Hardest part was finding parking in Finchley:-)

Kevin French

25th July 2025

Sold two Cartier pieces to Craig, good communication and a fair price, would highly recommend

Lucy Payne

18th June 2025

Wanted to sell my vintage watch – asked a few jewellers and specialists for valuations and offers. Craig from Burlingtons was by far the most prompt, gave the best price, and made a speedy transaction. Will definitely use them again in future! Thank you so much!

nikki wilson

10th June 2025

I recently sold a diamond ring at their store in Finchley They were professional, fair and honest and were very knowledgeable about both the product and the market. I’d highly recommend

DAVID WORTHINGTON

7th June 2025

Excellent service from Craig at Burlingtons, fair price, expedited speedily with money in my bank 24 hours after agreement, thank you.

enrico ferrero

3rd June 2025

Very professional and excellent service, strongly recommend!

Jharna Jobes

2nd June 2025

Craig was polite and courteous and explained the reasons for the prices quoted in great detail. He provided a good quality of service and I had an excellent outcome.

Mortal_N46 S

29th May 2025

Great service Craig was very prompt and quick with the sale of my watch very nice and easy. And the service at the store was very good. Pleasant experience all round.

Stefano Rodrigues

21st May 2025

Craig recently visited my home to value some Silverware. He was very professional, friendly and helpful. Very fair with the price on the valuation. His communication was excellent at all times. Payment was instant. I would definitely go back without hesitation to do business again. Thank you.

Alberto Olimon

19th May 2025

Great service, very fair, straightforward and quick to give a valuation. Immediate payment. I would definitely do business again with them again.

Kris Woodward

14th May 2025

I recently sold three diamond rings to Craig at Burlingtons Jeweller, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Initially, I was quite apprehensive about sending valuable items through the post, but Craig quickly put my mind at ease. Throughout the entire process, he stayed in touch every step of the way via WhatsApp, providing clear updates and reassurance. True to his word, he processed the payment **the very next day**,His efficiency and professionalism made the transaction smooth and stress-free. Craig delivered exactly what we agreed upon, with no hassle or unexpected changes—just **excellent service from start to finish**. I will definitely be returning with more items in the coming weeks!

Francesca Troiani

9th May 2025

Craig was very helpful and super quick. Very happy with the service. It's really convenient that he came over instead of me having to go places with my jewelry.

Dorothy Stewart

8th May 2025

Ma Ma

1st May 2025

Very helpful great honest service

Catherine Beagley

1st May 2025

Friendly and respectful team, incredibly trust worthy and transparent. Would recommend if you want honest value.

Carol Brewer

1st May 2025

Write from the first email, Craig replied quickly, & was very helpful with advice & we met up within a few days, it was a very relaxed meeting & he gave me a really good price for my gold, the whole experience was so easy & quick, & I really liked the fact I didn’t have to travel or send my gold off to be quoted. I was very happy with the quote & the cash went in my account straight away, would definitely recommend Craig & Burlingtons to all, many thanks to Craig

Mark Cockram

23rd April 2025

Excellent communication and fair pricing. A pleasure to deal with.

Zoe Carey

23rd April 2025

Highly recommended Craig at Burlingtons, he is very professional, trustworthy, and fair. Good prices paid would definitely do business again with this company

Kit Fitz

17th April 2025

Very positive experience. Efficient and fair process.

Ann Noon

16th April 2025

Craig arrived punctually. He was methodical, painstaking, conscientious – truly professional. Very approachable and pleasant in manner. I would not hesitate to recommend his services.

Sam Manners

12th April 2025

Craig was extremely helpful when helping me to sell my pearls and I would highly recommend Burlingtons

Dominic Kenny

30th March 2025

Excellent service. Fast and efficient. We met Daniel at our home address, which was a round trip of about 200 miles for him. Very happy with his expert advice and valuation for the jewellery. No nonsense and all settled very quickly. I would have no hesitation in recommending Burlingtons Ltd to anyone looking for a fair deal.

Dale MacDonald

28th March 2025

Craig was very fair with his price. Communication was excellent and he went the extra mile to complete our business. We got there in the end !! 🙂 Would recommend him to do business with.

Pat Pringle

11th January 2026

100% positive – thank you, Craig.

Kath Gillies

11th January 2026

Barrie Thompson

9th January 2026

Mary Gibson

7th January 2026

Uncomplicated efficient and professional

Kathy

7th January 2026

Sarah McCulloch

27th December 2025

Was really quick with payment and super friendly and helpful with his evaluation. If I ever need to sell again I will use this company again.

Sharon White

2nd December 2025

gareth Warnock

2nd December 2025

Really impresed with the service. Daniel came to my house and valued the items and made immediate payment. Would use again. Highly reccomended.

Melanie Lewis

7th November 2025

leah paterson

25th October 2025

Craig is absolutely the best! Don’t deal with anyone else because you will miss out on attention to detail and superb customer service! He is truly a gem (pun intended!!)! 💎

Julie Short

23rd October 2025

Paul Norris

7th October 2025

Craig is very friendly helpful and professional.I saw Burlingtons on GBNews and would highly recommend them to anyone.Their service is so convenient and well organised.

Diane Parnell

2nd October 2025

S DM

29th September 2025

Carlos Eduardo Moreno

19th September 2025

Very good service

Sandra Rosenthal

17th September 2025

We had utmost confidence in Craig and had very good service.

Mariele Locke

14th September 2025

Very quick, efficient and professional! A seamless process and cannot recommend enough.

Paul Barker

10th September 2025

Sally Loxton

2nd September 2025

27th August 2025

Marian Dixon

24th August 2025

Julie Brightman

22nd August 2025

Michael Edwards

16th August 2025

A first class and friendly experience from a most professional organisation. They handled the sale of my watch in a respectful and delicate way. Big thank you to both Craig and Elliot.

jodie maunder

31st July 2025

Sold a watch to Burlington’s Ltd . It was an amazing experience . Reliable , professional and a fantastic experience I would definitely recommend the service

Amanda King

31st July 2025

Karen T

31st July 2025

Friendly , Professional , accessible as kept me updated with quick responses.Would recommend and definitely use again.

Steve Collingwood

25th July 2025

Very smooth transaction. Hardest part was finding parking in Finchley:-)

Kevin French

25th July 2025

Sold two Cartier pieces to Craig, good communication and a fair price, would highly recommend

Lucy Payne

18th June 2025

nikki wilson

10th June 2025

I recently sold a diamond ring at their store in Finchley They were professional, fair and honest and were very knowledgeable about both the product and the market. I’d highly recommend

DAVID WORTHINGTON

7th June 2025

Excellent service from Craig at Burlingtons, fair price, expedited speedily with money in my bank 24 hours after agreement, thank you.

enrico ferrero

3rd June 2025

Very professional and excellent service, strongly recommend!

Jharna Jobes

2nd June 2025

Craig was polite and courteous and explained the reasons for the prices quoted in great detail. He provided a good quality of service and I had an excellent outcome.

Mortal_N46 S

29th May 2025

Great service Craig was very prompt and quick with the sale of my watch very nice and easy. And the service at the store was very good. Pleasant experience all round.

Stefano Rodrigues

21st May 2025

Alberto Olimon

19th May 2025

Great service, very fair, straightforward and quick to give a valuation. Immediate payment. I would definitely do business again with them again.

Kris Woodward

14th May 2025

Francesca Troiani

9th May 2025

Craig was very helpful and super quick. Very happy with the service. It's really convenient that he came over instead of me having to go places with my jewelry.

Dorothy Stewart

8th May 2025

Ma Ma

1st May 2025

Very helpful great honest service

Catherine Beagley

1st May 2025

Friendly and respectful team, incredibly trust worthy and transparent. Would recommend if you want honest value.

Carol Brewer

1st May 2025

Mark Cockram

23rd April 2025

Excellent communication and fair pricing. A pleasure to deal with.

Zoe Carey

23rd April 2025

Highly recommended Craig at Burlingtons, he is very professional, trustworthy, and fair. Good prices paid would definitely do business again with this company

Kit Fitz

17th April 2025

Very positive experience. Efficient and fair process.

Ann Noon

16th April 2025

Craig arrived punctually. He was methodical, painstaking, conscientious – truly professional. Very approachable and pleasant in manner. I would not hesitate to recommend his services.

Sam Manners

12th April 2025

Craig was extremely helpful when helping me to sell my pearls and I would highly recommend Burlingtons

Dominic Kenny

30th March 2025

Dale MacDonald

28th March 2025

Craig was very fair with his price. Communication was excellent and he went the extra mile to complete our business. We got there in the end !! 🙂 Would recommend him to do business with.

How Much are Gold Sovereigns Worth?

The value of a sovereign coin is determined by several key factors:

Gold Content and Weight: The baseline value of a sovereign comes from its intrinsic gold weight.
Condition: Coins in pristine or “uncirculated” condition often command a premium.
Type and Rarity: Proof or limited-edition issues are especially desirable.
Historical or Collectable Value: Older or rare sovereigns may be valued well above their gold content alone.

Because no two sovereign coins are the same, we unfortunately cannot name a price until your coins have been carefully examined. During your free home valuation, our specialist will assess each coin using their decades of expertise and knowledge of current market trends. This ensures you receive an accurate, fair, and competitive offer.

Sell Your Gold Sovereign Coins with Confidence

If you are ready to find out what your gold sovereign coins are worth, we can help. Our discreet, expert valuations and immediate payments make us the trusted choice for clients across the UK.

Book Your No-Obligation Valuation

We’ll visit you across the UK, making a competitive cash offer.

Sell Your Gold Sovereigns

What Exactly are Gold Sovereign Coins?

Types of Sovereigns We Commonly Handle

What Does Proof Mean in Terms of Sovereigns?

You can start the process of selling your gold sovereign today. Simply get in touch with us to book an appointment for a valuation. One of our friendly and professional team members will get back to you as soon as possible.

How Our Service Works

Book a Private Valuation

Get an Expert Offer

Receive Immediate Payment

You will get a fast, fair valuation and direct private buying services when you sell your gold sovereign coins with Burlingtons. To start the process and receive an immediate payment once you accept our offer, please feel free to contact us.

Why Sell Your Gold Sovereigns to Burlingtons Ltd.?

If you want to sell your gold sovereign coins the right way, we are confident our service will exceed expectations.

Testimonials

How Much are Gold Sovereigns Worth?

Sell Your Gold Sovereign Coins with Confidence

Book Your No-Obligation Valuation

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