gold sovereign
Historic British coin
A gold sovereign is a British gold coin worth one pound sterling, minted since 1489 and still produced today primarily for collectors and investors.
The coin contains about a quarter ounce of gold, making its metal value typically exceed its face value.
Sovereigns were once common currency throughout the British Empire: He paid for the horse with three gold sovereigns.
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Currency in bill form
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Currency stored electronically
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