PF70 Sovereigns
About this collection
Every coin on this page is a PF70 sovereign (or an MS70 Struck on the Day sovereign) certified by NGC or PCGS. That's the top grade on the 70-point scale: no flaws visible under 5x magnification. We stock every size from the quarter sovereign up to the five sovereign piece, across the Elizabeth II and Charles III portraits.
All prices include free insured UK delivery. Every slab has a certification number you can check on NGC's or PCGS's own site before you buy.
Buying PF70 Sovereigns in the UK
A PF70 sovereign is a Royal Mint gold proof sovereign that has been sent to an independent grading service and come back with a perfect score. Most proof sovereigns grade PF69 so a 70 is the coin collectors chase when they're building a top registry set or just want the best example of a year.
Because sovereigns are UK legal tender they're exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents. Investment gold coins are also VAT-free. That makes a graded PF70 sovereign one of the most tax-efficient ways to own physical gold in the UK.
Sovereign sizes we stock in PF70
- Quarter sovereign: the smallest size and the lowest entry price for a PF70 gold proof.
- Half sovereign: half the gold of a full sovereign and often a fraction of the price.
- Full sovereign: the classic 7.98g coin and the most collected size.
- Double sovereign: issued in proof in most years and much scarcer in PF70.
- Five sovereign (quintuple): the largest size, with low mintages that make a 70 hard to find.
- Piedfort and Struck on the Day: special issues such as the 2017 and 2022 piedforts and MS70 matte strikes.
NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo vs PCGS PR70 Deep Cameo
NGC calls a perfect proof PF70 Ultra Cameo and PCGS calls it PR70 Deep Cameo. They mean the same thing. Most modern British proofs in the UK market are NGC graded so that's what you'll mainly see here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does PF70 mean on a sovereign?
PF stands for proof and 70 is the highest grade available. A PF70 sovereign has no post-production imperfections visible under 5x magnification. "Ultra Cameo" means strong contrast between the frosted design and the mirrored fields.
Which PF70 sovereigns are the most valuable?
Low-mintage years and first or last issues of a design carry the biggest premiums, such as the 1989 500th Anniversary, the 2017 200th Anniversary and the 2022 Memorial sovereign. The number of 70s NGC has graded for that year (the population) matters as much as the mintage. The fewer 70s that exist, the higher the price.
How much is a PF70 sovereign worth?
A modern full sovereign in PF70 typically starts at around a thousand pounds. Scarce dates and anniversary issues go well beyond that. Halves and quarters cost less and doubles and five sovereigns cost more. Every price on this page is live, so this page is the quickest way to see where the market sits.
Are PF70 sovereigns a good investment?
They carry the gold value of the coin plus a collector premium for the grade. That premium depends on demand and population, so it can rise or fall. We're not financial advisers, so please treat any purchase as a collector's decision first.
Do you buy PF70 sovereigns?
Yes. PF70 sovereigns are what we buy most. Visit our Sell to Us page for a same-day valuation.
Looking for PF70 Britannias, Completers and other graded 70 gold? Browse the full Seventy Select. If you'd rather pay less for a coin a fraction off perfect, see The Value Select.