Gold · United Kingdom

Half Sovereign

Q: How much is a Half Sovereign worth today?

A Half Sovereign contains 3.66119g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP multiplied by 3.66119. UK dealers typically charge a premium of around 8% above spot when selling.

Exactly half a Sovereign — 22ct gold, fine weight 3.66g. Slightly higher premium per gram because of the smaller piece. Legal tender, CGT-free for UK residents.

Live spot value £—

With typical UK dealer premium (+8%) £—

Spot calculated from 3.66119g of pure gold × the live per-gram GBP price. Dealer prices vary; treat this as an indicative reference.

Specifications

Metal: Gold
Purity: 916.7/1000 (91.7%)
Fine weight: 3.66119 g · 0.1177 oz t
Gross weight: 3.99403 g · 0.1284 oz t
Diameter: 19.3 mm
Thickness: 0.99 mm
Mint: The Royal Mint
Country: United Kingdom
First minted: 1817
Face value: 50p
Typical UK premium: ~8% over spot

FAQ — Half Sovereign

How much is a Half Sovereign worth today?

The Half Sovereign contains 3.66119g of fine gold. Its spot value is the current per-gram gold price in GBP (shown on the dashboard) multiplied by 3.66119. UK dealers typically charge a premium of around 8% above spot when selling.

What is the purity?

916.7/1000 — 91.7% pure gold.

Where can I buy one?

Any regulated UK bullion dealer will stock the Half Sovereign. Compare quotes between several dealers and check whether the price includes VAT (silver, platinum and palladium attract 20% VAT for investment in the UK; investment gold is VAT-exempt).