2027 Gold Half Sovereign Bullion Coin
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About this product
The 2027 Gold Half Sovereign Bullion Coin is struck by The Royal Mint in 22 carat yellow gold. On the reverse is Benedetto Pistrucci's famous St George and the dragon. It holds half the gold of a full Sovereign, so it's a lower-cost way to own one of the world's best-known gold coins. With a face value of 50p, it's UK legal tender and free from both VAT and Capital Gains Tax in the UK. As an Official Partner of The Royal Mint, Gold Traders sources every new Half Sovereign directly from the mint.
Read more2027 Half Sovereign Specification
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MaterialGold -
BrandThe Royal Mint -
SeriesGold Sovereign -
MonarchKing Charles III -
Denomination / SizeHalf Sovereign -
CountryUnited Kingdom -
VAT StatusExempt -
CGT StatusExempt
Product Description
The Sovereign's 22 carat gold standard goes back to 1526. That year, Henry VIII told Cardinal Wolsey to reform the values of English coins, and 22 carat gold was brought in. More than 500 years later, the 2027 Half Sovereign is still made to that same standard.
This year's coin is struck in traditional yellow gold. The Royal Mint says it's only the second time this century. It follows the end of the Sovereign's rose gold era in 2025.
On the reverse, Benedetto Pistrucci's St George rides into battle against the dragon. His design first appeared on the Sovereign in 1817 and is one of the most famous in coin history. The obverse shows the official coinage portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.
The Royal Mint describes the 2027 range as its most secure yet, with security features on both sides of the coin:
- Latent image: just below the King's portrait, a small image changes between the Tudor Crown, the King's royal cypher and the Tudor Rose as you tilt the coin.
- Half-tone pattern: a fine pattern on the obverse that makes the coin much harder to copy.
- Micro-text: tiny lettering on the reverse spells out HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE, the motto of the Order of the Garter.
The Sovereign's weight is guaranteed to five decimal places, which The Royal Mint says makes it the most tightly specified coin in the world. Each 2027 Half Sovereign weighs 3.994g and contains 3.661g of pure gold.
We send single coins in a protective coin flip. The Royal Mint supplies the 2027 Half Sovereign in transit blister packaging.
With half the gold of a full Sovereign, this coin lets you build up your gold in smaller steps. It also means you can sell a few coins at a time later on, rather than parting with a larger piece.
Delivery Information
Your 2027 Half Sovereigns travel by secure courier, fully insured and tracked all the way to your door.
Order before 1pm on a weekday and we'll dispatch the same day, as long as the coins are in stock. All of our new stock is sourced directly from The Royal Mint, and we pack and send every order ourselves.
For larger orders, we may get in touch to arrange payment by bank transfer before we send your coins.
Want to save on postage? Pick Click & Collect at checkout and collect your order from our Royal Wootton Bassett branch. We'll email you once it's ready. Please bring official photo ID with you, such as a passport or driving licence.
You can pay by UK debit card or bank transfer, but we can't accept credit cards. We only supply customers in the UK.
Investing Information
There's no VAT to pay on the 2027 Half Sovereign. Gold coins that meet HMRC's rules for investment gold are exempt from VAT in the UK, and the Half Sovereign qualifies.
UK residents won't pay Capital Gains Tax on it either. The coin has a face value of 50p, so it's UK legal tender, and gains on UK legal tender coins are exempt from CGT. It's one reason Sovereigns are a favourite with people who build up their gold over many years.
Half Sovereigns are known and traded by bullion dealers across the UK and around the world, so they're simple to sell when the time comes. Gold Traders buys Half Sovereigns too, in branch and by post.
We can explain how tax rules apply to gold coins, but we can't give you personal financial advice. Please do your own research, and talk to a qualified adviser if you need to, before you decide to invest.
Product Specification
Attribute
Detail
Manufacturer
The Royal Mint
Country of Issue
United Kingdom
Year
2027
Denomination
50p (Half Sovereign)
Alloy
916.7 gold (22 carat)
Weight
3.994 g
Fine Gold Content
3.661 g (0.1177 troy oz)
Diameter
19.30 mm
Obverse Designer
Martin Jennings
Reverse Designer
Benedetto Pistrucci
Security Features
Latent image, half-tone pattern, micro-text
Standard
Bullion
Packaging
Single coins in a protective coin flip
Denomination Information
The first Sovereign was struck in 1489 for Henry VII. The modern Sovereign and Half Sovereign followed in 1817, after the Great Recoinage. Back then, the Half Sovereign was worth ten shillings, or half a pound.
The Half Sovereign has carried a few different reverse designs over the years. But Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon is the one most people know, and it now appears on both the Sovereign and the Half Sovereign.
When the UK switched to decimal money in 1971, the Half Sovereign's face value became 50p. It has kept the 22 carat gold standard all along, and the latest coins add modern security features to help protect buyers from fakes.
Today, the Half Sovereign is one of the most popular small gold coins in the UK. It gives buyers a well-known, legal tender way to own gold without paying for a full Sovereign.
About Us
Gold Traders (UK) Ltd is an Official Partner of The Royal Mint and one of its authorised distributors. We're the only partner of The Royal Mint based in the South West. We buy our new Half Sovereigns directly from the mint, so their authenticity is guaranteed.
We also sell pre-owned bullion. Every pre-owned coin and bar is fully tested and authenticated before we offer it for sale.
Here's what our customers tell us they like:
- Fair, transparent and competitive prices
- Fast delivery across the UK, fully insured and tracked
- The choice to collect from our Royal Wootton Bassett office, with photo ID and proof of address
You can read our reviews on Trustpilot, Google and FreeIndex. We can't give personal financial advice, but our team is always glad to help with questions about our coins or how to order.
Your questions answered
We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions. If there's something we haven't covered, please call us & we'll be happy to help. Read all FAQs.
Each coin is posted in a protective coin flip. The Half Sovereign comes from The Royal Mint in transit blister packaging.
If it's in stock and you order before 1pm, Monday to Friday, we'll send it the same day by secure courier, fully insured and tracked.
We take UK debit cards and bank transfers for this coin. Sorry, we can't accept credit cards, Amex or business cards of any kind. For larger orders, we may ask for a bank transfer.
Yes, as long as you place your order online first. Walk-in sales aren't possible, because of security and how we manage stock.
Choose Click & Collect at checkout to save on postage, then collect from our Royal Wootton Bassett branch once we've emailed you. Please bring official photo ID. Payment for collected orders works the same way, by UK debit card or bank transfer, with no credit cards.
Yes. It counts as investment gold, so you won't pay VAT on it in the UK.
Yes, for UK residents. It's UK legal tender with a 50p face value, and UK legal tender coins are exempt from Capital Gains Tax.
It has three. A latent image below the King's portrait changes between the Tudor Crown, the King's royal cypher and the Tudor Rose as you tilt the coin. A half-tone pattern on the same side makes it harder to copy. On the reverse, tiny micro-text spells out HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE.
It has the same design, the same 22 carat gold and the same tax benefits. The difference is size. The Half Sovereign weighs 3.994g, measures 19.30mm across and has a 50p face value. A full Sovereign weighs 7.988g, measures 22.05mm and has a £1 face value.
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