* These images show the type of coin you will receive, not the exact item
In hand and shipping now! Gold proof 2025 Half Sovereigns, available now with a one-year-only reverse from The Royal Mint. Just 1,500 of these proof Half Sovereigns have been authorised for issue in this individual presentation. These coins all feature Martin Jennings' portrait of Charles III, paired with a historic reverse inspired by the Sovereigns of George IV. Centred on a royal shield of arms with a crown above, the design is the work of 19th-century engraver Jean Baptiste Merlen and first appeared on 1825 Sovereigns. 200 years on, the motif has been remastered for use on the final rose-gold Sovereigns. After 2025, coins in the Sovereign family will be struck in a 22-carat yellow-gold alloy. The last of its kind, these Half Sovereigns should be acquired now while stocks last.
Request a free, expert valuation for your coins today
Martin Jennings' definitive coinage portrait of King Charles III features on the obverse of these 2025 Half Sovereigns. The uncrowned left-facing head is surrounded by a legend which reads 'CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·'.
2025 proof Half Sovereigns feature a 200-year-old reverse design, created by Jean Baptiste Merlen for the 1825 Sovereign. Dating back to the reign of George IV, the engraving shows a crowned shield of arms with the words 'ARMA GEORGII IV BRITANNIARUM REGIS' around.
Read more: Who Was Royal Mint Engraver Jean Baptiste Merlen?
2025 Half Sovereigns are struck to a historic specification in 3.99 grams of 22-carat gold, exactly half the weight of a 'full' Sovereign. These coins offer a fine, proof finish and a distinctive rose-gold hue.
The Royal Mint has authorised the issue of just 1,500 2025 proof Half Sovereigns in this limited-edition presentation. Further Half Sovereigns will be offered as part of 3-coin, 4-coin, and 5-coin sets. Our 2025 Half Sovereigns come in the original presentation case with a certificate of authenticity enclosed.
Read more: Full Mintage Figures For 2025 Sovereigns And Sets
