2023 Coronation Half Gold Sovereign – King Charles III
- 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
Celebrate a historic royal moment with the 2023 Coronation Half Sovereign, a special release from The Royal Mintcommemorating the enthronement of King Charles III. Struck in 22-carat gold, this limited edition features the first crowned portrait of the King, sculpted by Martin Jennings and personally approved by His Majesty.
The reverse showcases the timeless St George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, a symbol of strength and national pride since 1817.
Why Choose the 2023 Coronation Half Sovereign?
✔ Commemorative Design – Crowned portrait of King Charles III
✔ 22-Carat Gold – 0.1176 troy ounces of 91.67% pure gold
✔ Historic Artwork – Features Pistrucci’s iconic St George reverse
✔ Tax-Free in the UK – Exempt from VAT and Capital Gains Tax
✔ Compact & Liquid – Ideal for flexible gold ownership
✔ Backed by The Royal Mint – Guaranteed weight and purity
A Modern Coin with a Royal Legacy
The Sovereign has been a symbol of British heritage and trust since 1489. This 2023 Coronation edition is not only a celebration of a new monarch but also a continuation of one of the world's most historic coin series.
Like all sovereigns, it undergoes the Trial of the Pyx, an ancient tradition that ensures its weight and purity are certified before release. With its legal tender status and strong recognition across the UK and beyond, the Half Sovereign offers unmatched prestige and flexibility in a collectible format.
Secure your piece of history today with the 2023 Half Gold Coronation Sovereign — a lasting tribute to the new reign of King Charles III.
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.