gold sovereign

noun

A British gold coin with a nominal face value of one pound sterling, first minted in its current form in 1817.

Meanings

noungold sovereign (plural gold sovereigns)

plural gold sovereigns

  1. bankingA British gold coin with a nominal face value of one pound sterling, first minted in its current form in 1817.
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APA

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Chicago

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