2001 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Bullion Coin Carded



Obverse Portrait Of Elizabeth II
Ian Rank-Broadley's definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse of this British coin, together with an inscription which reads 'ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA REGINA · FID · DEF'.
Saint George Reverse Design
The reverse of this Half Sovereign features Benedetto Pistrucci's historic Saint George and the dragon design, depicting England's patron saint on a rearing horse with the date (2001) below.
22-Carat Gold UK Coin
Half Sovereigns are typically struck in 3.99 grams of 22-carat gold. The 2001 bullion issue is no different, with investors appreciating the 3.66 gram (0.1177 troy ounce) pure gold content and the one-off design.
2001 Half Sovereign Mintage
Records indicate that 94,763 gold bullion Half Sovereigns were struck at The Royal Mint's Llantrisant facility in 2001, with a smaller number of 2001 proof Half Sovereigns also issued.
Carded Royal Mint Bullion
This pre-owned Half Sovereign is supplied in the original printed Royal Mint presentation card, which includes a built-in coin holder. Please note that the coin can be easily removed from the card and is not completely sealed.