Gold · coin · 916.7 · The Royal Mint
Gold Half Sovereign
The Half Sovereign is the smaller companion to the Sovereign: 3.99 g of 22-karat gold containing 3.66 g (0.1177 troy ounces) of fine gold. It is one of the most affordable ways to own an official gold coin from The Royal Mint.
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$533.74
No sales tax charged · updates live| Metal | Gold (Au, element 79) |
|---|---|
| Fine metal content | 3.66 g · 0.1177 ozt |
| Fineness | 916.7 |
| Premium over spot | 9% |
| Spot price used | $4,160.30 / ozt |
| Sales tax | No sales tax charged · United States |
| Price chart | Gold price chart → |
About the Gold Half Sovereign
It carries the same St George and the dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci as the full Sovereign, on a coin 19.30 mm across. Half Sovereigns are popular as gifts and as a way to build a gold holding gradually.
Smaller gold coins let you buy gold in amounts that suit your budget, and sell part of a holding when you need to rather than all at once. The trade-off is a higher premium per ounce than one-ounce coins and bars, so many buyers combine small coins for flexibility with larger pieces for value.
Buying and paying
The Gold Half Sovereign is priced live from the gold spot price plus a stated premium of 9%, in US dollars. At checkout your price is locked for 10 minutes while you confirm your order. You then pay by domestic wire transfer or ACH, quoting your order number. We currently charge no sales tax; any use tax your state may require is your responsibility.
Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a Half Sovereign?
A Half Sovereign contains 3.66 g of fine gold, or 0.1177 troy ounces. The coin weighs 3.99 g in 22-karat gold.
Is it better to buy two Half Sovereigns or one Full Sovereign?
Two Half Sovereigns contain the same gold as one Full Sovereign, but they usually cost more because smaller coins carry a higher premium per gram. Halves make sense if you want to be able to sell or give away smaller amounts.
Is the Half Sovereign legal tender?
Yes. The Half Sovereign is legal tender in the UK with a face value of 50 pence. Its value as gold is far higher.
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