1/2 Pound Gold Sovereign Charles III. 2024
- Elegant design: Rider slays dragon
- Royal Mint: renowned mint
- Brilliant Uncirculated: protected in coin capsule
- Elegant designA rider slays the dragon, alongside the king's portrait
- Royal MintStruck by one of the world's oldest mints
- Brilliant UncirculatedThe protective coin capsule preserves the flawless condition
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Royal Mint · Sovereign
A name travels the world
Half Sovereign 2024, picture side
Since 1871, St George and the dragon have appeared on the Sovereigns of every monarch.
1489 · Henry VII
A gold coin called Sovereign
In October 1489, Henry VII gave a new gold coin the name Sovereign. It was larger than anything England had issued before.
Under George III, the new Sovereign of 20 shillings replaced the guinea of 21 shillings. Benedetto Pistrucci, an Italian gem engraver, created St George and the dragon for it; in 1821 George received a sword in place of the broken lance.
1855 to 1923 · Branch mints
The “chief coin of the world”
That is what the Sovereign was called in the 19th century; it was accepted even in Brazil.
The Royal Mint also struck it at branch mints: Sydney from 1855, Melbourne 1872, Perth 1899, Ottawa 1908, Bombay 1918 and Pretoria 1923, almost 500 million pieces in all.
The Royal Canadian Mint, the Perth Mint and the South African Mint descend from these branch mints.
Perth · until 1931 and today
A new St George from Perth
Until 1931, Perth produced 106 million Sovereigns, each with Pistrucci’s St George.
Today the Australian Sovereign of the Perth Mint shows a new design: Jennifer McKenna draws an unclothed rider swinging his sword above the dragon. On the value side is Charles III, after Dan Thorne.
The Royal Mint · 2024
Pistrucci’s St George in gold
According to the Royal Mint, a Half Sovereign measures 19.30 millimetres, a Sovereign 22.05.
St GeorgeSt George and the dragon after Pistrucci
Initials B.P.B.P.: the initials of Benedetto Pistrucci
Initials MJMJ: the initials of Martin Jennings
1536 and 1953 · The guardians
From Hampton Court to Westminster
On the bridge that Henry VIII had completed over the moat at Hampton Court in 1536 stood ten heraldic beasts, the King’s Beasts. Following their example, James Woodford created ten beasts in plaster for the coronation on 2 June 1953.
At Kew, copies in Portland stone stand guard outside the Palm House; the plaster figures have belonged to Canada since 1959.
The faces of the Crown
One face, seven decades
Mary Gillick showed Elizabeth II with a laurel wreath instead of a crown, and Jody Clark chose the diadem of her coronation in 2015: the first and the fifth of her portraits on British coins.
On British coins the portrait of Charles III is by Martin Jennings; the King approved it himself. The Queen’s British coins remained valid: some 27 billion were in circulation when the first circulating coins with Charles were struck.
At a glance
- Series
- Sovereign
- Metal
- gold
- Fine weight
- 3.66 g
- Fineness
- 916.7/1,000
- Country of issue
- Great Britain
- Face value
- 1/2 Pounds
- Year
- 2024
- Mint
- The Royal Mint
The British Crown
Henry VII named it in 1489, branch mints from Sydney to Pretoria carried it around the world, and in Perth today it bears a new St George.
Experience Royal Elegance with the 1/2 Pound Gold Sovereign Charles III. 2024
- Investment objective: Bullion coin with potential for value appreciation.
- Design: One side features the portrait of George V, the other side presents King Charles III.
- Material / Fineness: Fine gold with a fineness of 916/1,000.
- Manufacturer: Minted by the prestigious The British Royal Mint.
- Country of origin: Proudly originating from Great Britain.
The Gold Sovereign Charles III. from 2024 is a coin of unparalleled brilliance and a royal aura that only the Royal Mint United Kingdom can bestow. With a fine weight of 3.66 grams and a gross weight of 3.99 grams, this coin is an exquisite example of the high art of numismatics and an adornment for any collection.
The portrait of George V. depicted on the obverse radiates dignity and history, while the reverse featuring King Charles III. represents the modern monarchy. This coin is more than an investment product; it is a piece of living history and a symbol of continuity in a changing world.
The material from which this coin is made is none other than gold – a metal that has been regarded as a stable and proven store of value for over 6,000 years. Gold has never had a value of zero, because it possesses an intrinsic value that makes it a safe haven against loss of purchasing power and inflation. It is the oldest currency in the world and is considered the money of God.
The coin is not only VAT-free, but also exempt from tax on profits from its sale after a holding period of one year. This makes it an attractive investment product for those seeking inflation protection and crisis protection.
The fineness of this coin is 916/1,000, meaning it ranks among the pure gold coins that are traded and recognised worldwide. Its liquidity is high, and it can easily be converted into cash, making it a flexible component of your portfolio.
Gold coins such as the Sovereign Charles III. are not only an investment with potential for appreciation, but also a means of safely transferring wealth from generation to generation. They offer protection against political and economic turmoil and have proven to be a scarce and therefore value-stable asset.
The Royal Mint, which strikes this coin, is one of the oldest and most prestigious mints in the world. It stands for quality and trust when it comes to the production of bullion coins.
The Sovereign Charles III. is not only an investment, but also a piece of culture and history. The designs on the obverse and reverse reflect the long tradition and rich heritage of Great Britain. The coin is Brilliant Uncirculated and is delivered in a protective coin capsule to preserve its condition for the future.
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The 1/2 Pound Gold Sovereign Charles III. 2024 is an investment in a piece of eternity. It is a secure and at the same time noble way to protect and grow your wealth. With this coin, you are placing your trust in an investment that has maintained its value for millennia and will continue to shine in the future.
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