{"product_id":"2026-gold-half-sovereign-bullion-coin","title":"2026 Gold Half Sovereign Bullion Coin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 Gold Half Sovereign Coins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emark the notable return to the classic 'yellow gold' look of the original sovereigns, moving away from the 'rose gold' coins of recent years. These bullion coins are sourced directly from The Royal Mint and do not come with a capsule or certificate but you can purchase a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.chards.co.uk\/storage-capsule-19-5mm\/2929\"\u003e19.5mm coin capsule\u003c\/a\u003e with your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFineness: 916.7 \/ 22 carat gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Bullion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold Content: 0.1177 troy ounces of gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTax Benefits: Exempt from Capital Gains Tax \u0026amp; VAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.99g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 19.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur packaging is minimal but secure - this helps us to maintain extremely low premiums compared to the marketplace, with prices checked daily. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may be interested in our full range of 2026\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSovereigns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoyal Mint Official Partner\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChards is an\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eofficial partner of The Royal Mint, and our newly minted products are directly sourced from their mint headquarters in Llantrisant, Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHelpful Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Bullion? \u003c\/strong\u003eBullion refers to metals like gold and silver, valued primarily for their weight and purity. Typically bought as coins or bars and traded close to its intrinsic metal value. This is irrespective of the coin's condition,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eunlike proofs and uncirculated products, that may have a value above the intrinsic price. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Should You Invest in Sovereigns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrusted by investors worldwide for centuries, \u003cstrong\u003eoffering UK investors the opportunity to maximise returns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexemptions from VAT and Capital Gains Tax.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSovereigns are an ideal entry point into precious metals due to their lower gold content compared to other popular world bullion coins, making them more affordable.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 2026 Full Gold Sovereign\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a popular alternative to the half-sovereign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esmaller size of sovereigns enhances their liquidity\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing for easier resale compared to larger bullion coins. While smaller coins can sometimes carry slightly higher premiums than larger ones, you can mitigate this by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etaking advantage of our quantity breaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Or you can opt for options like our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebest value sovereigns\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(pre-owned) or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eminty condition sovereigns\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(close to mint condition).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSell Your Sovereign Coins to Chards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre you ready to sell your gold sovereign coins to Chards? We guarantee competitive rates to all sellers, whether you choose to visit us in our showroom, use our postal service, or opt for our distance buy-in service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYellow Gold Sovereigns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter conducting a survey in 2024, the Royal Mint found that investors favoured returning to the traditional 'yellow gold' colour instead of the 'rose gold' used in recent years. It was announced that the 2025 coins would be the final ones issued in 'rose gold', with the 2026 coins returning to the traditional yellow colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory of the Gold Sovereigns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe English sovereign was first issued as a gold hammered coin in 1489 for the King Henry VII. Designed by German engraver, Alexander of Bruchsal, the obverse featured the King in his coronation robes seated upon his throne, symbolising the power, success and splendour of the fledgling Tudor dynasty. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the first British gold sovereign was issued in 1489 for Henry VII, the modern gold sovereign was first struck in 1817 under George III. Issued with a nominal value of one pound, it was a circulation coin in Britain until the middle of World War I and abroad until 1932. The sovereign was reintroduced in 1957 as an investment coin to meet demand for gold bullion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the vast majority of British gold sovereigns showcase Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon design on the reverse, paired with various monarchs over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Capital Gains Tax?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapital Gains Tax (CGT) is a form of levies imposed on the profit garnered from the sale of assets, such as real estate, investments, and collectibles. In the United Kingdom, the present CGT allowance is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eper annum per individual, which implies that one can earn up to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e£3,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the sale of assets prior to being subject to CGT. Read our CGT guide for more information to see what bullion coins are exempt from CGT and the ones which are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know we offer a range of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSovereign Articles\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon our website? From historical information through to educational and investment articles, we celebrate the coin with hundreds of useful articles!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse of the coin features the official UK coinage uncrowned portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first time in the Sovereign's history, there is a latent image on the obverse of the coin at the base, just underneath the King's portrait, featuring the Tudor Crown and Tudor Rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeen around the circumference of the coin is a new, half-tone security feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tw-mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic design of St. George slaying the dragon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IRISH BULLION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53937709973841,"sku":null,"price":426.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/8973\/4993\/files\/2026-gold-half-sovereign-bullion-coin-reverse.webp?v=1780398847","url":"https:\/\/irishmint.co.uk\/products\/2026-gold-half-sovereign-bullion-coin","provider":"IRISH BULLION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}