sovereign

A British gold coin originally worth £1, but since the abolition of the gold standard worth considerably more. Until recently, sovereigns were minted only on special occasions, but now they can be purchased, their price varying with the price of gold. New coins are called Britannias.

Sovereign may refer to:

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