ritish gold sovereigns are one of the most widely recognized gold coins in the world. The sovereign is a 22 karat gold coin minted in the United Kingdom, and the George V design was the last British gold sovereign produced for regular issue. The sovereign has a face value of 1 pound sterling however it is commonly used as a bullion coin. Sovereigns offer all the advantages of gold bullion with extra benefits, such as total financial privacy and limited supply. These beautiful gold pieces are one of the most trusted coins in the world because of their high pure gold content and secure backing by the British crown. They were included in the survival kits of American pilots during World War II and Operation Desert Storm.