Sovereign Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Coin | 1887-1893

Sovereign Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Gold Coin | 1887-1893

The Sovereign Queen Victoria Jubilee Head, struck by The Royal Mint from 1887 to 1893, was introduced to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria's reign — 50 years on the throne. Made from 22-carat gold (916.7/1000 fineness) with approximately 7.32 g of fine gold, the Jubilee Head Sovereign is the middle chapter of the three-portrait Victorian Sovereign series and a prized piece for any collector of British Royal Mint gold.

Specifications

• Issuing authority: The Royal Mint, United Kingdom
• Reign period: 1887-1893 (Victoria, Jubilee Head)
• Metal: Gold
• Fineness: 916.7/1000 (22-carat)
• Gross weight: 7.98 g (approx. 7.32 g fine gold)
• Diameter: 22.05 mm
• Obverse: Jubilee portrait of Queen Victoria with small crown, by Joseph Edgar Boehm
• Reverse: St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
• VAT status: VAT-exempt across the EU

About the Jubilee Head Victoria Sovereign

The Jubilee Head — designed by Joseph Edgar Boehm — depicts Victoria with a small state crown over a veil, introduced in 1887 to mark her Golden Jubilee. Struck for seven years at London and Australian branch mints (Melbourne, Sydney, Perth), these Sovereigns offer mint-mark variety. The series ended with the Old Head in 1893. At approximately 130 years old, Jubilee Head Sovereigns retain full bullion value and are fully tradeable across European markets.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the "Jubilee Head" and why was it introduced? A: Created to mark the Golden Jubilee of Victoria's reign in 1887, it replaced the Young Head with a portrait reflecting the Queen's maturity.

Q: How does the Jubilee Head differ from the Young Head? A: The Young Head shows a youthful Victoria; the Jubilee Head shows an older Queen with a small state crown. Gold content is identical.

Q: Is the Jubilee Head Sovereign VAT-exempt in Poland? A: Yes — as investment-grade gold (fineness above 900/1000, legal tender), VAT-exempt under EU Directive 98/80/EC.