2022 Memorial Half Gold Sovereign – Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
- Manufactured by The Royal Mint (UK)
- 22ct Produced to 916.7 fineness
- Weighing 3.66119 g
- Capital Gains and VAT exempt
- Free, fully insured UK delivery
Description
- Contains 3.66119 g fine gold
- .9167 (22 carat) fineness
- Sovereign series, 50p face value
- Struck by The Royal Mint (UK)
- CGT free & VAT free
- Stored and dispatched fully insured from our UK vault
The 2022 Memorial Half Sovereign is a poignant release from The Royal Mint, struck in honour of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Crafted in 22-carat gold to bullion standard, this historic coin features a reimagined version of the Royal Arms by designer Jody Clark on the reverse. The obverse bears the first official portrait of King Charles III, marking a moment of transition in British royal history.
Why Choose the 2022 Memorial Half Sovereign?
✔ Commemorative Design – Honours Queen Elizabeth II with new Royal Arms
✔ 22-Carat Gold – Contains 0.1176 troy oz of 91.67% pure gold
✔ First Portrait of King Charles III – A landmark moment in coinage history
✔ Tax-Free in the UK – Exempt from VAT and Capital Gains Tax
✔ Backed by The Royal Mint – Guaranteed for weight and purity
✔ Compact & Tradable – High liquidity due to its fractional size
A Historic Transition in British Coinage
The Memorial Half Sovereign stands as both a collector’s item and a flexible gold asset. As legal tender, it is CGT-exempt and VAT-free for UK residents, making it a practical option for those building gold holdings in smaller, more manageable units.
All modern sovereigns are verified through the Trial of the Pyx, a centuries-old process that ensures their quality and authenticity. Backed by the UK Government, this coin not only commemorates a royal legacy but also reflects the enduring trust placed in British bullion.
Secure a timeless tribute to a historic reign—and the dawn of a new era—with the 2022 Memorial Half Sovereign.
Specification
- Category
- Gold Coins
- Series
- Sovereign
- Mint or refiner
- The Royal Mint (UK)
- Denomination
- 50p
- Size
- Half Sovereign
- Purity
- .9167 (22 carat)
- Precious metal content
- 3.66119 g fine gold
- Tax status
- CGT exempt (UK legal tender) · VAT exempt (investment gold)
Delivery and returns
Every order is dispatched from our UK vault fully insured to the value of the metal, in discreet, unbranded packaging. Delivery is free on all UK orders and requires a signature on arrival.
Orders are released once payment has cleared. Bank transfer is the fastest route for larger purchases — contact us before sending funds so we can hold the price while the transfer settles.
Storage
Prefer not to take delivery? Choose storage through Woodbury in a dedicated client sub-account, or ask us to introduce you to Malca-Amit to open an account directly in your own name.
Selling back to us
We buy back the metal we sell at 98% of the live spot price, published on the site rather than negotiated on a call, so you can see what an exit is worth before you buy.
Metal held in storage can be sold back without ever being shipped. If you hold it yourself, transit is insured in both directions.