How to collect Gold 3-Coin Sets
Gold 3-Coin Sets have been made by the Royal Mint since the early 1980's. The 3 coins can vary so you should check the documentation carefully. In 2010, the Royal Mint started to issue two sets per year; the standard set has a sovereign, half-sovereign and quarter-sovereign, and the premium set has double-sovereign, sovereign and half-sovereign. You can see Gold 3-Coin Sets on eBay UK (affiliate link)
The three gold coins can Gold Sovereigns or other gold coins like Gold Britannias.
Sometimes the set is broken up so as to obtain a rare soverieign, or coins that may not be released as individual coins (usually the half-sovereign). Empty boxes and COAs still have a value.
Which Gold 3-Coin Sets to look for?
The lowest mintage Gold 3-Coin Sets are:(These are coins in our database, list may not be exhustive)
- 2012 3-Coin Britannia Proof Set (mintage: 99)
- The 2021 Gold Britannia UK Premium 3-Coin Proof Set (mintage: 115)
- 2018 Gold Britannia UK Premium 3-Coin Proof Set (mintage: 170)
- 2018 Gold 3-Coin Sovereign Proof Premium Set (mintage: 450)
- 2013 3-Coin Sovereign Proof Set (mintage: 650)
- 1993 Gold 3-Coin Sovereign Proof Set (mintage: 663)
- 2005 Gold 3-Coin Sovereign Set (mintage: 797)
- 2015 3-Coin Sovereign Proof Set (mintage: 1,000)
- 1989 500th Anniversary of Gold Sovereign 3-Coin Set (mintage: 7,936)
- 1986 Gold 3-Coin Sovereign Proof Set (mintage: 12,500)
Which Monarchs have minted Gold 3-Coin Sets?
The following have minted Gold 3-Coin Sets during their reign:
 | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
More Information about Gold 3-Coin Set coins for Collectors
Gold 3-Coin Sets are popular and can be a good investment. They are usually housed in wood/wood-effect boxes and have a numbered certificate of authenticity (COA).The three gold coins can Gold Sovereigns or other gold coins like Gold Britannias.
Sometimes the set is broken up so as to obtain a rare soverieign, or coins that may not be released as individual coins (usually the half-sovereign). Empty boxes and COAs still have a value.