How to Spot a Fake Sovereign
Counterfeit Gold Sovereign coins are increasingly common. Use the acoustic verifier above as your first line of defense, then check these key red flags:
- 🚨Incorrect weight (should be 7.98g)
- 🚨Wrong diameter (should be 22.05mm)
- 🚨Dull or flat ping sound
- 🚨Magnetic attraction
📖 Read Our Complete Sovereign Authentication Guide
Step-by-step methods to detect counterfeits — weight, dimensions, visual tells, acoustic testing, and more.
About the Sovereign
The modern Gold Sovereign was first minted in 1817 and has been struck intermittently since. It's one of the UK's most historic coins and is CGT exempt for UK residents.
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Download the Pingcoin app for Android to instantly verify your Sovereignand other precious metal coins using acoustic authentication.
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