2026 Gold Proof Half Sovereign Charles III Coin
King Charles III Obverse Portrait
The obverse of the 2026 proof Half Sovereign carries Martin Jennings' refined, uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, introduced across UK coinage following his accession in 2022. The effigy is surrounded by the Latin inscription 'CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·'.
St George And The Dragon Reverse
The reverse presents Benedetto Pistrucci's classic early 19th-century engraving of Saint George on horseback, triumphing over a dragon. The artist's initials and the year of issue (2026) appear below the ground line. This design has been used on gold Sovereigns for centuries.
Yellow Toned 22-Carat Gold
This 2026 release is among the first modern Half Sovereigns to be produced in traditional yellow gold, replacing the rose hue used in recent years. Each coin is struck to proof standard in 22-carat gold, weighing 3.99 grams and measuring 19.30 millimetres in diameter.
Mintage: 2026 Proof Half Sovereigns
The 2026 proof Half Sovereign has been authorised for release by The Royal Mint as part of a strictly limited presentation of 1,500 coins with further coins struck for inclusion in sets. This makes the 2026 proof Half Sovereign one of the scarcest releases in a low-mintage collection.
Royal Mint Collectors Issue
Each of these 2026 proof Half Sovereigns is presented in an elegant Royal Mint wooden case, complete with an individually numbered certificate of authenticity and an informative booklet detailing the history of the Sovereign series.
