VAT and Capital Gains Tax exempt 2020 gold UK Half Sovereigns.
What Are Gold Half Sovereigns?
The earliest Half Sovereigns were minted in 1544, during the reign of King Henry VIII. Their name was repurposed for a new gold coin, first struck in 1817 with a portrait of George III on the reverse. The 1817 Half Sovereign established specifications that remain in use to this day.
Every British Half Sovereign has a diameter of 19.30 millimetres and is composed of 3.99 grams of 22 carat (916.7) gold. This equates to a pure gold content of 3.66 grams or 0.1177 troy ounces.
Half Sovereigns have a face value of half a Pound Sterling (50p) but they're worth much more thanks to their gold content. It's this that makes these fractional Sovereigns attractive to investors as well as conferring a range of tax benefits.
What Do 2020 Half Sovereigns Look Like?
The obverse of 2004 Half Sovereigns show Jody Clark's portrait of Her Majesty the Queen. This is the fifth official effigy used on her coinage since her first issue in 1953. Clark's portrait shows the Queen wearing the Diamond Diadem and earrings. The legend reads: 'ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA REGINA · FID · DEF'.
This is paired with a historic reverse design, created for the first modern Half Sovereigns. It was designed by an Italian artist named Benedetto Pistrucci and has appeared on many Half Sovereigns down the decades, including almost all of those issued in the reign of Elizabeth II.
Pistrucci's reverse shows England’s patron saint, St George, in the act of slaying a dragon from his position on a rearing horse. It’s inspired by the most famous story associated with the saint. It's a reverse that has become closely associated with Sovereigns as they do not bear their denomination on their face.
Investing In 2020 Gold Half Sovereigns
Investors like Half Sovereigns because they are VAT free as investment gold and Capital Gains Tax exempt as UK legal tender. Their small size makes their price accessible with their beauty and the long stretch of the series adding an element of collectability.
Our 2020 gold Half Sovereigns are graded about Extremely Fine (aEF) or better.
These coins show very minimal signs of wear making them a great present. We'll make sure the finish is preserved with a protective case or clear plastic slip.
If you're pondering a 2020 Half Sovereign you might also be interested in the proof edition from the same year. Also in stock: 2020 proof 'full' Sovereigns and bullion 2020 Sovereigns. Just want to buy gold? Check out our best value Half Sovereigns in our choice of date.
Sell Your Gold 2020 Half Sovereigns?
Got a 2020 Half Sovereign or 'full' Sovereign to sell? We buy all UK Sovereigns and a wide range of other numismatic and investment coins too. Visit our Sell Your Coins page for more details or contact us for a quick quote for your collection.
Product Summary
Precious Metal Content:
3.66 (g)
Monarch:
Elizabeth II (1952- present)
Denomination:
Half Sovereign
Capital Gains Tax Status:
Exempt
Condition:
Grade: AEF or better
- 2020 uncirculated Half Sovereigns
- 3.99 grams of 22 carat gold
- 19.30 millimetre diameter
- Top quality bullion coins, graded aEF or better
- Carefully selected by our expert staff
- Reverse features Saint George and the dragon
- Design introduced in 1817 for the first Half Sovereigns
- Obverse shows Jody Clark's portrait of Elizabeth II
- Mintage for this year: unknown
- VAT and Capital Gains Tax free
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