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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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.