These Gold Proof Half Sovereigns are in Grade C condition, making them perfect for investors looking for proof coins at bullion prices.
This coin comes loose and you can add a 20mm capsule, presentation case or gift box to your order in the basket.
Please Note: These sovereigns may exhibit minor wear or edge knocks. However, these imperfections do not diminish their bullion value. Coins are selected at random from available stock.
See our complete gold sovereign collection.
The proof half sovereign is minted using special hand polished dies which are closely monitored during production. Proof half sovereigns can be struck up to four times to achieve a high definition. You can tell the difference between modern proof sovereigns and uncirculated sovereigns by the difference in the finish.
The proof coin has a shiny mirror-type background with the design picked out in a frosted finish. There is no difference in the finish on the uncirculated sovereign, it looks the same on both the design and the background.
If you are looking for a specific year, we have a range of proof half sovereigns available here that come with the original presentation box and certificate.
Proof half sovereigns are issued to a lower mintage than uncirculated half sovereigns. The proof coin is usually sold at a higher premium than the uncirculated coin which is sold at a low premium above spot.
Varies depending on year:
1979 to 1984: the Second Definitive UK Coin Portrait by Arnold Machin
1985 to 1997: the Third Definitive UK Coin Portrait by Raphael Maklouf
1998 to 2015: the Fourth Definitive UK Coin Portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley
2015 to present: the Fifth Definitive UK Coin Portrait by Jody Clark
Varies depending on year:
1979 to 2017: St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci, except:
2002: Crowned Shield by Timothy Noad
2005: St George and Dragon by Timothy Noad
2012: St George and Dragon by Paul Day
Metal | Gold |
Diameter | 19.3mm |
Weight / Size | Half |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0.118 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
Obverse Designer | Assorted |
Reverse Designer | Assorted |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
Country | United Kingdom |
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Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.
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All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out.
If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.
Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.
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