A British 1994 1oz fine gold One Hundred Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Britannia), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition and the original packaging, could fetch up to £700 GBP.
A British 1994 1oz fine gold One Hundred Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Britannia)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition and the original packaging, could fetch up to £750 GBP.
The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
No, a British 'sovereign' coin does not always mean it is made of gold. Traditionally, the sovereign coin is a gold coin that was first minted in 1489, weighing approximately 7.98 grams of pure gold. However, there are modern versions of sovereigns that may be produced in other metals for collectors, but the classic sovereign is specifically a gold coin.
No. The British gold Guinea coin was a coin with a value of 21 Shillings and was 24mm in diameter. The Guinea was last issued in 1813 and was effectively replaced by the Sovereign. The British 22 carat gold Sovereign coin is a coin with a face value of One Pound (or 20 Shillings) and is 22.05mm in diameter. The modern Sovereign was first issued in 1817.
Any collector value would depend on the year and condition of the coin. At the very least, it will be worth whatever the current price of gold might be. A mint condition Sovereign contains 7.322381 grams of gold. Currently gold is at about $1,790 USD per ounce. That makes the gold content of a Sovereign coin worth about $79 USD.
It will be either a British Sovereign or Half-Sovereign.
There were never any British Two and a Half-Sovereign coins minted.
In 1860, one British sovereign was worth approximately £1, which was equivalent to 20 shillings or 240 pence. The sovereign itself was a gold coin containing approximately 0.2354 troy ounces of gold. The value of the sovereign fluctuated slightly over time due to changes in the gold market, but it generally maintained this value during that period.
A "British Sovereign" is the reigning King or Queen of the United Kingdom or, it is a 22 carat gold coin with a face value of One Pound.
You fail to specify what type of coin you refer to. The only gold British coin minted in 1958 was the Sovereign.
The current value of gold sovereign coins varies depending on factors such as the coin's condition, rarity, and the current market price of gold. As of current date, a typical gold sovereign coin may be worth around current value in the market.
A British Half-Sovereign has a face value of 50 Pence. They are made from 22 carat gold and, since 1980 have been issued as a collector or investment coin issued as either or Proof or bullion coin, or both, their actual value, depending on the year, is more likely to be anything from £140 to £200 GBP. See the link below for a currency conversion.
Any Half-Sovereign coins circulating in Ireland would have been British Half-Sovereigns. Any value it might have would depend on the year and condition of the coin. Since it is a gold coin, it would be worth its weight in gold at least.
The only British 22 carat gold coins issued in 1899 were the Sovereign and the Half-Sovereign. The Florin was a silver coin from its introduction into the currency in 1848.