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2008 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Bullion Coin Carded

2008 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Bullion Coin Carded
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2008 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Bullion Coin Carded
2008 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Bullion Coin Carded Obverse
2008 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Bullion Coin Carded Reverse

Buy a 2008 Gold Half Sovereign Elizabeth II Bullion Coin Carded

£389.58
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British gold bullion Half Sovereign from The Royal Mint in the original presentation card. These sought-after UK investment coins have a long history, with 22-carat gold coins struck to this specification since 1817, during the reign of King George III. A portrait of George's great-great-great-granddaughter, Queen Elizabeth II, appears on the obverse, paired with the classic Saint George and the dragon design, created by Italian artist Benedetto Pistrucci. This image of England's patron saint is closely associated with the Sovereign series and is beloved by collectors around the world. Offering 3.66 grams (0.1177 troy ounces) of pure gold, these pre-owned 2008 bullion Half Sovereigns are supplied in an attractive card holder.
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Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth II

Ian Rank-Broadley's definitive coinage portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is shown on the obverse of this 2008 Half Sovereign, paired with an inscription which reads 'ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA REGINA · FID · DEF'.

Saint George And The Dragon

The reverse of this UK coin features Benedetto Pistrucci's classic Saint George and the dragon design, created all the way back in 1817. The date (2008) is shown below.

Struck In 22-Carat Gold

Half Sovereigns are made from 3.99 grams of solid 22-carat gold and measure 19.30 millimetres from milled edge to milled edge. These investment coins feature a high-shine bullion finish.

Mintage Figures 2008 Half Sovereign

The annual output of bullion Half Sovereigns for 2008 was 75,000. These coins were minted at The Royal Mint's premises in Llantrisant, South Wales.

Carded UK Half Sovereign

Most bullion Half Sovereigns are retailed loose without any packaging, but for a few years, The Royal Mint issued some of these coins in a printed presentation card with a built-in holder, like this pre-owned example. Please note that these holders are not sealed, and the coin is easily removable.