$4,393.20 / troy oz
Spot as of Sep 8, 2026 8:25 AM · $1 move in gold changes this coin by $0.2354
PhotoNot on file yet — specs below are mint weight.
What this coin is
British gold sovereign struck at the Ottawa Mint, 1908–1919. 22k, 7.99 g, 0.2354 oz — same melt as any sovereign. The C mintmark on the ground above the date is what makes it Canadian.
What is written on the coin
Edward VII or George V. Reverse: St. George and the dragon, small C above the date. Not FIVE DOLLARS or TEN DOLLARS.
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 7.9881 grams at 91.67% fine, which is 0.23540 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. British sovereign struck in Ottawa. Small C on the ground above the date. Same melt as any sovereign: 0.2354 oz. Not the 1912–1914 $5 or $10. Melt today is $1,034.16 per coin at $4,393.20 gold.
Mintage
Mintage varies by date. We do not publish a year-by-year mintage table here because melt is the same for this composition. A scarce date or a high grade can be worth more than melt; a common worn piece is often near melt.
A little history
This type belongs to the 1908–1919 period in Canada. Use the date on the coin to confirm you have this composition, not a later clad or debased issue of the same design.
How to tell you have this type
Looks like a London sovereign. Find the C. A Canadian $5 is .900 gold and says FIVE DOLLARS.
Date and mintmark do not change the metal on this page. Collector value is a different market — a shop looks at date, mint, and condition. Melt is the floor.
Melt / coin$1,034.16
Gold spot$4,393.20
AGW0.23540 oz
Gross weight7.988 g
Fineness91.67%
Gross troy oz0.2568
Coins / oz4.25
If you want to sell Find a shop near you
A local coin shop can make an offer. Melt is the metal floor, not a quote. Many shops buy generic gold and silver as a percent of that number.
Before you sell
Bullion premium over melt
Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
Melt is the metal floor. A shop looks at date, mint, and condition. We list 417 types and ~10,500 melt values.
Quick amounts
Using $4,393.20 gold.
| You have | Pure oz | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.2354 | $1,034.16 |
| 10 coins | 2.3540 | $10,341.59 |
| 20 coins | 4.7080 | $20,683.19 |
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Related types
Same metal, nearby coins.
Canada $5 gold (1912–1914)
1912–1914 · 0.24187 AGW
$1,062.58
Canada $10 gold (1912–1914)
1912–1914 · 0.48375 AGW
$2,125.21
Great Britain Gold Sovereign - Edward VII (1902-1910)
· 0.23550 AGW
$1,034.60
Great Britain Gold Sovereign - George V (1911-1925)
· 0.23550 AGW
$1,034.60
Canada $20 gold Confederation (1967)
1967 · 0.52880 AGW
$2,323.12
British half sovereign
1817–date · 0.11770 AGW
$517.08
British £2 gold
1823–date · 0.47080 AGW
$2,068.32
British £5 gold
1826–date · 1.17710 AGW
$5,171.24
Great Britain Gold Sovereign - Edward VII (1902-1910)
· 0.23550 AGW
$1,034.60
Great Britain Gold Sovereign - George V (1911-1925)
· 0.23550 AGW
$1,034.60
Canada $20 gold Confederation (1967)
1967 · 0.52880 AGW
$2,323.12
British half sovereign
1817–date · 0.11770 AGW
$517.08
British £2 gold
1823–date · 0.47080 AGW
$2,068.32
British £5 gold
1826–date · 1.17710 AGW
$5,171.24
Questions people ask
How much pure gold is in a Canada Ottawa Mint sovereign (C)?
Mint spec is 7.988 grams at 91.67% fine, which is 0.23540 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a Canada Ottawa Mint sovereign (C) worth in melt today?
At gold spot of $4,393.20 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $1,034.16. Multiply by how many you have. A rare date or a nice grade can sell for more than melt.
How many Canada Ottawa Mint sovereign (C)s equal one ounce of gold?
About 4.25 coins equal 1.00 troy oz of pure gold at mint weight.
Does mintmark change the melt value?
No. Mintmark and date do not change the metal for this composition. A Mexico City (Mo) piece and another mint of the same spec have the same melt. Collector premiums still follow date, mint, and grade.
Is melt what I should sell this Canada Ottawa Mint sovereign (C) for?
Dealers usually pay a premium over melt for recognized bullion, and sell it above spot. Melt is the floor, not the typical ticket. Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
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