<h1>Sovereign Gold Bonds scheme expanded as a substitute for physical gold, with multiple tranches issued and regional uptake varying.</h1> The Sovereign Gold Bonds scheme, introduced in November 2015 as a substitute for physical gold, has been issued in successive tranches with cumulative subscription volumes set out by financial year. The record provides tranche counts and aggregate weights of units issued nationally and separately for the North East, showing total issuance and comparatively low regional uptake.