2024 Half Gold Sovereign Coin – 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
The 2024 Half Sovereign features the classic St George and the Dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci, a timeless image first introduced in 1817. Struck in 22-carat gold, this coin bears the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, designed by sculptor Martin Jennings, making it both a piece of history and a striking addition to any collection.
Why Choose the 2024 Half Sovereign?
✔ 22-Carat Gold – Minted in 91.67% pure gold (0.1176oz)
✔ Historic Design – St George & the Dragon reverse, iconic since 1817
✔ Tax-Free in the UK – Exempt from both VAT & Capital Gains Tax
✔ Produced by The Royal Mint – Guaranteed quality and weight
✔ High Liquidity – Easier to sell or trade due to its smaller size
A Trusted British Classic
The Half Sovereign has long been a popular choice for those looking to own gold in smaller, more manageable units. As UK legal tender, it benefits from full tax exemption, and its compact size offers flexibility when selling or gifting.
Every gold sovereign issued by The Royal Mint undergoes the historic Trial of the Pyx, ensuring its gold content and purity meet the highest standards—a tradition dating back over 700 years.
Whether you’re expanding your portfolio or buying a timeless keepsake, the 2024 Half Gold Sovereign offers British heritage, beauty, and value in one remarkable coin.
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.