1984 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin

The 1984 Gold Proof Half Sovereign was the final half-sovereign to feature the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. It was only issued as a proof coin in 1984, not as bullion.

• Manufactured by The Royal Mint
• 22 carat gold / 0.9167 fineness
• Contains 0.1177 troy ounces of the precious metal
• Presentation: Royal Mint presentation box & certificate of authenticity.
• Mintage: 19,505 coins
• Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT-free
• Weight: 3.99g
• Diameter: 19.3mm

See our complete gold half sovereign coin collection.

Please note: These coins may have slight toning and/or minor hairline scratches, which do not affect the value of the gold coins.

Royal Mint Official Partner

Chards is an official partner of The Royal Mint. Our gold proof sovereign coin range, among other Royal Mint products, are sourced directly from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.

Proof Sovereigns

This coin is a proof coin, which has a highly polished mirror finish background and the design is raised in a contrasting matt finish. 1984 gold half sovereigns are only available as a proof version and were issued as limited edition.

What Is Capital Gains Tax?

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a form of levies imposed on the profit garnered from the sale of assets, such as real estate, investments, and collectibles. In the United Kingdom, the present CGT allowance is £3,000 per annum per individual, which implies that one can earn up to £3,000 from the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT. Read our CGT guide for more information to see what bullion coins are exempt from CGT and the ones which are.

Legacy of Benedetto Pistrucci

Arriving in London in 1815, the renowned engraver was quick to prove his worth, soon being commissioned by the Master of the Royal Mint, William Wellesley Pole, for a series of new gold and silver coin designs to be released in 1817.  

A new reverse sovereign coin design was introduced featuring Saint George slaying a dragon, designed by the brilliant young Italian engraver. This beautiful classic design remains on our gold sovereigns today, almost two hundred years later, and for most of its life must have been one of the worlds most widely recognised coins.

The obverse of the coin features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II as designed by designed by British artist and sculptor Arnold Machin.

ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F : D : 

Featuring the iconic image of St George seated on horseback slaying the dragon as designed by Benedetto Pistrucci.