However, there may be some potential pleasure in acquiring one of each date, and perhaps Proof examples, and the fractional Krugerrands, Half, Quarter, and Tenth. Many of the recently introduced bullion coins from around the world have been designed to have aesthetic appeal to collectors. In our opinion the British Gold Sovereign is one of the most collectable series of modern coins. They are quite easy to obtain, can be found in good condition, there are many different dates, mint marks, and designs, and they can also be bought for a relatively small premium over their intrinsic metal content. They were first issued in 1817 in their current form, although the sovereign was introduced in 1489.
Half Sovereigns are scarcer, more expensive, and more difficult to get in high grades.
Sovereign An example of 2 and 5 piece. One of each type of Guinea, Half Guinea, Third and Quarter Guinea. One gold coin from each reign for all British Monarchs. One type of all other world gold coins. The scheme outlined above would give a good balance between the focus of getting every date in the series, and the freedom to add many different designs and varieties from all over the world, more or less randomly, or as market opportunity arises.