At the turn of the century the Perth Mint was commissioned by the British Royal mint to produce gold sovereigns for distribution among the colonies. It was simply easier and more cost effective to produce them in Perth for distribution rather than return the coins to London for distribution. Now, however, you can gold british sovereigns from the Perth Mint. If you are looking for something tangible then having a few of these coins could prove to be a prudent and handy investment. These coins can easily be sold due to worldwide recognition and they are also very easy to transport.