However, gold coins are still a fantastic investment and if you have the cash to buy some then go for it.

I have been taking a look at some prices that gold sovereigns have been selling for recently on eBay.

Recent Prices for Gold Sovereign Coins

• 1892 Victorian Sovereign sold for £180
• 1902 Unusual Double Sovereign sold for £550
• 1910 Edward VII Sovereign sold for £182
• 1914 Half Sovereign sold for £89.00
• 1982 Half Sovereign sold for £89.50
• 1982 Half Sovereign sold for £87.40
• 1999 Proof Gold Sovereign (boxed) sold for £340
• 1915 Gold Sovereign sold for £190
• 1978 Gold Sovereign sold for £175
• 1904 Half Sovereign sold for £90
• 1876 Victorian Sovereign sold for £192.12
• 1892 Victorian Sovereign sold for £185
• 1887 Victorian Sovereign sold for £205
• 1966 Gold Sovereign sold for £175
• 1886 Victorian Sovereign sold for £171.20
• 1841 Victorian Half Sovereign (described as very rare) sold for £470.00
• 1984 Boxed Sovereign sold for £191.78
• 1984 Boxed Sovereign (mint) sold for £285.63
• 1906 Edward VII Sovereign sold for £180.10
• 2009 New Proof Quarter Sovereign sold for £72.50
• 1900 Victorian Sovereign sold for £169.54
• 1908 Edward VII Sovereign sold for £173.22
• 1843 Victorian Sovereign (described as very rare) sold for £5,750!

So the average selling price of a full gold sovereign at the moment is around £180 although you can get more for one that is older, boxed, and in great condition. Plus of course if you are lucky enough to find a rare one you can obviously get over £5,000!

Half sovereigns are fetching almost £90 each.

The new 2010 prices for sovereigns from the Royal Mint are
£199 full sovereign
£112.50 half sovereign
£65.00 for the new gold bullion quarter sovereign

So you can still get some bargains on eBay although if you are buying as a gift or if condition is important to you it could be best to go for the brand new, boxed, mint condition option.