If you are thinking about buying gold sovereigns then one of the most popular sovereigns around is the British gold sovereign. These coins have now been in existence for more than five hundred years and are still being made.
Gold bullion and gold coins are one of the safest forms of investment and in the present economic crisis; interest in buying sovereigns has grown. Although the British sovereign may be the most coveted gold coin, the South African Krugerrand is a lot easier to get hold of.
Each Krugerrand weights about one ounce and are readily available both on and offline. One of the best ways to buy gold sovereigns is from a mint dealer because they will have been in the business for a long time and has a credible reputation.

If you are going to buy gold coins then you need to make sure that the percentage you pay is not higher than the current market price. However, expert gold dealers believe that it is worth paying an extra premium for gold sovereigns because most investors find them very attractive.
The British gold sovereign is probably more widely known than the South African Krugerrand, even though the latter may be easier to obtain. Sovereigns are regarded as a better buy than the Krugerrand, providing they are within two percent of the price of the South African coin. The Krugerrand however, is more readily available than the British gold sovereign, although the former does not have the same historical significance as the British sovereign it is still a good beginning for small investors.