The Half Sovereign Gold Bullion Coin Auto Draw

About This Competition

The reverse of the coin features Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon design, as featured on the first sovereign struck in 1817. The obverse of the coin bears the uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, designed by sculptor Martin Jennings.

• Weighs 3.99g and is struck in 916.7 (22ct) gold.
• VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt.
• Dimensions: Diameter: 19.30mm. Thickness: 0.99mm.
• Supplied in a plastic coin flip.

The gold sovereign is one of Britain’s most famous coins, and the first of which was minted in 1489 at the behest of King Henry VII. The modern Sovereign featuring Benedetto Pistrucci’s ‘St George and the Dragon’ reverse design was first struck in 1817. Due to its long history, the UK Sovereign coin is the flagship coin of The Royal Mint. A triumph of numismatic art, many consider The Sovereign the ‘chief coin of the world’.

In the past, gold sovereigns contained a higher proportion of silver, which gave them a more golden hue. However, since 2000, The Royal Mint has used more copper in the alloy, creating the pinkish or rose gold appearance seen in modern coins. The 2025 edition will be the final year The Royal Mint produces this iconic coin in its distinctive rose gold finish, marking the end of an era.

This coin fits the 19.5mm Coin Capsule.

 

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