Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Gold Coin 1957-present
Royal Mint
The Royal Mint located in Wales is currently the most innovative Mint producing high-quality gold and silver products.
The half Sovereign is a gold coin from the United Kingdom with a nominal value of 0.5 Pounds. The Gold Sovereign is one of the most storied Gold coins in the world.
The Sovereign is the most popular gold bullion coin in Britain and is the flagship coin of the Royal Mint. The coin has history that goes back centuries and is one of the most recognized and traded gold coins in the world.
Weight & Key Dimensions
The Half Sovereign is 22 karat with a gold alloy that consists of 91.67% gold and 8.33% copper.
Weight: 3.99 grams
Diameter: 19.30 mm
Thickness: 0.99 mm
Nominal Value: 0.5 Pounds
Advantages
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22 karat gold alloy
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Durable with good scratch resistance
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A beautiful design of St. George and the Dragon
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VAT Free and Capital Gains Tax exempt in the U.K
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Good global brand name recognition
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East to buy and sell most anywhere around the world where precious metals are traded
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Suitable for investors and collectors
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The Sovereign has a rich history that dates back centuries
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Minted by the famous Royal Mint
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Also available in the "full Sovereign", which has a fine weight of 7.322 grams.
History
The Royal Mint is one of the oldest mints in the world. It first became a single institution in 886. In 1279, the mint moved to the Tower of London and remained there for the next 500 years. For a significant portion of this time, the Royal Mint dominated the production of bullion coins.
Product Details
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Product: Half Sovereign
Year: Different
Karat: 22 K
Fineness: 916.67/1000
Scratch resistance: good
| Metal | Gold |
| Form | Gold Coin |
| Country of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Manufacturer | Royal Mint |
| Series | Sovereign |
| Purity | 917/1000 |
| Fineweight | 3.66 gram |
| Gross Weight | 3.99 gram |
| Year of issue | Random |
| Grade | Brilliant |
| Condition | Circulated |
| Face value | 1/2 Pound |
| Thickness | 0.95 mm |
| Diameter | 19.60 mm |
| Packaging | Single in Pouch |