Proofs Released Earlier - January 2002
For year 2002, the proofs were issued in January instead of April, although there was the usual slight delay at the Royal Mint. The release of the Uncirculated or bullion issue was re-scheduled from January to mid February. We have now received our first delivery of the uncirculated version, and have stocks for immediate delivery.

Shield Reverse
The shield reverse was last used for Queen Victoria from 1838 to 1887 inclusive. This was Victoria's golden jubilee year, and the design of the sovereigns was changed in that year. In fact for the date 1887. It is perhaps fitting, then, that the Royal Mint appear to have chosen not only to change the sovereign design for our own queen's golden jubilee, but also to revert back to the shield design.

Issue Limits
For 2000, the issue limit was only 250,000, the lowest bullion sovereign mintage for over 120 years. For 2001, the issue limit was set even lower at a maximum of 100,000. We now know the issue limits for 2002 will be only 100,000 the same as last year. The issue limit for the proofs has also been maintained at 12,500 individual coins, excluding those issued as part of the 3 and 4 coin gold proof sets.

2001 Prices
Our prices for 2002 are now as follows.

Year 2002 Gold Sovereigns

Two Versions:-
Year 2001 gold sovereigns are being produced by the mint in two versions, ordinary uncirculated "bullion" grade, and "proofs" for sale to collectors.

Bullion (Uncirculated) Version
We have these in stock for immediate delivery and are accepting advance orders at tax free prices.

Proof Version
We now have stocks for immediate delivery. The Royal Mint has already sold out, but we still have stock, although they are now selling at premium prices.

Highest Ever Sterling Gold Price
Writing this on March 17th 2008 gold has just reached its' highest ever gold price in Sterling. Obviously this affects the price of our gold products so we have had to increase our uncirculated sovereign prices accordingly. The prices shown below are semi-fixed but should gold fluctuate dramatically in either direction we may have to adjust the prices once again.

Uncirculated "Bullion" Version
This is only the third time since 1982 that ordinary bullion sovereigns have been produced. As with the millennium year, we expect these new sovereigns to be very popular.
The issue limit for year 2000 was set at 250,000. This was the lowest mintage figure, apart from proof versions, for over 100 years. The limit for 2001 was even lower at only 100,000
We now know the Royal Mint's issue limit will be only 100,000 for 2002.

Uncirculated Version Prices Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ and Euro columns may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Quantity	Price £	Price $	Price €
1	£145	$290	€184
10	£144	$288	€183
20 (Sheet)	£Ask	$Ask	€Ask
50	£Ask	$Ask	€Ask
100	£Ask	$Ask	€Ask
500	£Ask	$Ask	€Ask
1,000	£Ask	$Ask	€Ask

2002 Order Form

Proof - In Stock Now
In year 2000, the proof edition went on sale in May, and had sold out at The Royal Mint before 6th June!. In 2002, they sold out before the end of February.
We are accepting orders at:-

Prices & Availability
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.

Quantity	Price £	Price $
1	£225	$450

Postage & Packing
UK at Buyer's Risk £2.50 per order, or...
UK Fully Insured £6 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail at Buyer's Risk $10 US, or...
USA Insured Shipping $20 US
Canada Airmail at Buyer's Risk $15 Can, or...
Canada Insured Shipping via Fedex $60 Can

2003 sovereigns are now available.

2002 Quarter Britannia Proofs
If you missed the 2002 proof sovereign at the original issue price, you may wish to consider a 2002 quarter ounce gold proof Britannia. These contain more gold, have a lower mintage, many people believe they are more attractive, and we still have a few available at a much lower price. We believe these make a great christening or other gift.