Description
Brand new Gold Coronation Half Sovereign coins dated 2023, in uncirculated condition
- The Gold Coronation Half Sovereign is manufactured in 22 carat gold with a 91.76% purity mixed with 8.33% copper
- Brand new coins dated 2023, in uncirculated condition
- Each Gold Half Sovereign contains 3.6575 grams of pure gold
- Single coins are supplied in hard plastic capsules, multiples in soft plastic wallets or original Royal Mint tube
- Plastic capsules for this coin are available to purchase HERE
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- Price displayed includes insured UK delivery
- These coins are Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Free and VAT Exempt
- There are an unlimited number minted by The Royal Mint
- Gold Half Sovereigns are legal tender in the UK
Gold Coronation Half Sovereign 2023
This coin has been released in celebration of the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.
The obverse of the Coronation Half Sovereign features the official crowned coinage portrait of His Majesty the King and was designed by British sculptor Martin Jennings. The portrait received the monarch’s personal approval for the design.
The Coronation Half Sovereign marks the return of Benedetto Pistrucci’s classic St George and the Dragon design, which was created for the sovereign’s revival in 1817. Many people consider the Sovereign as the “chief coin of the world”.
Sovereign Coin Background
Gold continues to be desired, as it has been for centuries, for both its beauty and value, sovereign coins are an affordable way to appreciate its precious qualities. The Sovereign has been made by The Royal Mint for over 500 years and is internationally recognised all over the world for its monetary value. Sovereigns are a staple of any UK bullion investors portfolio for many different reasons, issued as UK legal tender, each coin is meticulously struck by The Royal Mint from 22 carat gold.
The Royal Mint produces Sovereign coins in Full Sovereign, Half Sovereign, Quarter Sovereign and Proof Sovereign.
As well as being highly competitively priced, sovereigns are UK legal tender and hence Capital Gains Tax-free, which is an important factor to consider when choosing what form of metal to buy. By purchasing UK coins eligible for CGT exemption you can avoid paying tax over the profit you make, the amount of this CGT free profit won’t affect or decrease the limit of tax-free profit on your other investments either.
Historical Sovereign Coin Design
Featuring a timeless design, the Sovereign has been used in British currency ever since King Henry VII instructed The Royal Mint to produce a new currency in 1489.
There have been Sovereigns in circulation since 1489, with the Half Sovereign being first produced in 1544 during King Henry VIII reign. The modern Gold Sovereign coin was first issued in 1817 when the sovereign replaced the Guinea, it became legal tender in the United Kingdom with a face value of £1 Sterling.
The ‘Saint George and the Dragon’ design inspires integrity and strength. The Sovereign is traded, respected and admired all over the world and has been an integral part of UK coin design for many centuries. The Half Gold Sovereign 2023 will feature the effigy of King Charles III on the obverse of this coin.
Issued by The Royal Mint, full and half Gold Sovereigns are some of the most popular and best known gold coins in the world. Gold Sovereigns are sought by both collectors and investors alike, they offer a sense of luxury, history and symbolism that no other coin can match. With its bold St George and the Dragon design, it has become an internationally recognised symbol of unrivalled accuracy, integrity and strength. To this day, it remains trusted, traded, respected and admired the world over.
The Royal Mint Background
The Royal Mint is a national treasure, making beautifully crafted coins and medals for countries all over the world. Over a thousand years of craftsmanship and artistry ensures every piece they strike is a long-lasting piece of history.
The Royal Mint is listed as an active Good Delivery Refiner by the London Bullion Market Association.
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