Minted in 1907 in London, and at the Australian branch mints in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney under the reign of Edward VII, almost 29 million gold sovereign coins were minted (originally a circulating coin, now a bullion coin). The 1907 Edward VII Sovereigns (1902-1910) are now VAT free in UK and provided they were minted after 1817 and a legal tender coin, free from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. They also are VAT free in European Union, the sovereigns meeting the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC of 28 November 2006 (special scheme for investment gold).
| Mintmark | Mint | Mintage |
| L | London, United Kingdom | 18,458,663 |
| M | Melbourne, Australia | 3,332,691 |
| P | Perth, Australia | 4,972,289 |
| S | Sydney, Australia | 2,539,000 |
| Total | 29,302,643 |
Availability The 1907 Sydney Sovereign is one of the more common dates of the Edward series to appear in higher grade, collectors should look for Choice Uncirculated in this date.
| Diameter (mm) | Weight (gr) | Thickness (mm) |
| 22,05 mm | Gross weight: 7,99 Gr Fine Gold: 7,32 Gr – 0.2354 troy ounce. | 1,52 mm |
| Edge and Orientation. | Millesimal fineness. | Composition. |
| ➣ Reeded / Milled ➣ Medal alignment ↑↑ | 22 carats; 917 ‰ | 91.67% gold and 8.33% Copper. |
| Mint and Mintmark | Financial Features | Mintage. |
| « The Royal Mint » London and Australia mints. | Type: bullion coin. Production Years: 1817–present. Legal tender in the United Kingdom, value £1 = 20 shillings. | 1907 with 29,302,643 bullion coins. |
| Reverse : | Benedetto Pistrucci. Matte background with matte relief of bust of Edward VII. Legend EDWARDVS VII D:G: BRITT: OMN: REX F:D: IND: IMP: |
| Obverse : | George William De Saulles– Matte background with relief of Saint George killing the dragon. 1907 BP. |
How to buy a Gold Sovereign 1907.
When collectors examine a sovereign with the St George reverse, there are a certain number of points which are examined closely for strike & wear. From top to bottom, they are:
- The crest of St George’s helmet;
- St George’s chest, together with the strap & pin fastening his cloak;
- The bridle as it crosses the horse’s neck;
- The muscle separation in St George’s upper thigh;
- The horse’s forequarters & rump;
- The “bloodline” in the sword;
- The upper band across St George’s boot;
- The dragon’s torso below it’s neck;
- As always, the rims and fields.
When collectors examine a sovereign with the St George reverse, there are a certain number of points which are examined closely for strike & wear. From top to bottom, they are:
- The crest of St George’s helmet;
- St George’s chest, together with the strap & pin fastening his cloak;
- The bridle as it crosses the horse’s neck;
- The muscle separation in St George’s upper thigh;
- The horse’s forequarters & rump;
- The “bloodline” in the sword;
- The upper band across St George’s boot;
- The dragon’s torso below its neck.
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