Issued in a Limited Edition of 7,500, this 1997 UK Half Sovereign Gold Proof coin is a highly collectible release from The Royal Mint. The Half Sovereign has formed part of Britain’s gold coinage since 1817, introduced alongside the modern Sovereign following the Napoleonic Wars.

Struck to proof standard, this coin features the sharp detail and mirror-like fields associated with collector proof issues, produced using multiple strikes from specially prepared dies.

The obverse displays the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, used on UK coinage from 1985 to 1997, making this one of the final Half Sovereign issues to carry this effigy before it was replaced the following year.

The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic St George and the Dragon design, one of the most recognisable and enduring motifs in British coinage.

Struck in 22-carat gold, the coin weighs 3.99g and contains 3.66g of fine gold, with a 19.30mm diameter. Our example has been professionally graded PF68, confirming an exceptional proof condition and strong eye appeal for collectors.

Specification

Denomination: Half Sovereign
Weight: 3.99g
Precious Metal Content: 3.66g Fine Gold
Metal: 22 Carat Gold
Diameter: 19.30mm
Finish: Proof
Grade: PF68
Country: United Kingdom
Monarch: Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Limited Issue: 7,500
Condition: Pre-owned
VAT Status: VAT Exempt
Capital Gains Tax Status: Exempt