2016 Gold Half Sovereign

Edward VII Half Sovereign

These gold half Sovereigns display the portrait of King Edward VII and on the reverse, Benedetto Pistrucci's design of St. George and the Dragon. King Edward ruled for only a short time, just eight years. He was the first monarch that embraced the idea of Royal public appearances and was noted by J.B. Priestly as being "the King England has known since the earlier 1660s". He was also colloquially known as the "peacemaker". These coins benefit from being Capital Gains Tax (CGT) free. All UK gold and silver bullion coins manufactured by the Royal Mint are legal tender and are exempt from capital gains tax. Tax free coins are available to buy from ATS Bullion and these include Sovereigns, half Sovereigns, one ounce gold Britannia, half ounce gold Britannia and silver one ounce Britannia. Investing in Gold or Silver Bullion If you would like more information on investing in gold and silver bullion bars and coins, please look at our How to Invest guide. Or if you prefer, please contact us on 020 7240 4041 for some free and impartial advice.

2004 Gold Half Sovereign

2009 Gold Half Sovereign

2011 Gold Half Sovereign

2001 Gold Half Sovereign

This Elizabeth II half Sovereign was minted in 2001. The coin features the fourth likeness of the Queen and shows a mature Elizabeth II, with her hair worn in a different style from the earlier portraits. On the reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci's design of St. George and the Dragon. These coins benefit from being Capital Gains Tax (CGT) free. All UK gold and silver bullion coins manufactured by the Royal Mint are legal tender and are exempt from capital gains tax. Tax free coins are available to buy from ATS Bullion and these include Sovereigns, half Sovereigns and gold and silver Britannias.