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Best Value Gold Half Sovereign

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Best Value Gold Half Sovereign

  • The 22ct Half Gold Sovereign, containing 3.66g of pure gold
  • Each hand-selected sovereign features unique dates and Monarch portraits
  • CGT Exempt, ideal choice for to UK investors
  • A timeless investment, ideal for passing down through generations.

£265.49

Intrinsic value of metal based on weight: £250.46
Premium: From 5.40%

What do low premiums mean for me? Buying Best Value Gold Coins, Bars and Bullion with low premiums can maximise your investment return as you are essentially paying very close to the current trading price of gold.

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QtyEachBuyer's Premium
1 £265.49 6.00%
10 - 19 £264.99 5.80%
20 - 49 £264.74 5.70%
50 - 99 £264.49 5.60%
100 - 199 £264.24 5.50%
200+ £263.98 5.40%
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Order Values below £200 ex VAT will be sent using Royal Mail Tracked 24 Delivery Service and may take 1-3 days.

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For larger quantity investments you can purchase:

Best Value Gold Half Sovereign - 5 Coin Bundle
Best Value Gold Half Sovereign - 10 Coin Bundle
Best Value Gold Half Sovereign - 25 Coin Bundle
 

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The Royal Mint Hatton Garden Metals are proud to be official distributors for The Royal Mint. With a history exceeding over 1000 years, The Royal Mint is an established British export mint, providing the finest collections of coins in the world. Operating today as a government owed company, to provide currency, collectables, and the finest investment bullion.

All official UK gold coins minted by The Royal Mint are capital gains tax exempt, making their British coins a popular investment choice across the UK. Hatton Garden Metals recognizes the decision to buy gold coins is a popular investment choice that requires trustworthy bullion traders, with our team here at Hatton Garden Metals, you are able to shop with confidence when you buy British gold from an official distributor of The Royal Mint. As The Royal Mints Official distributor, we hold large selection stock of Gold Sovereigns and Gold Britannias with which we offer discount pricing available for volume orders.

Buy gold Sovereigns and Gold Britannias from an established professional Bullion Dealer like Hatton Garden Metals.

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Part of the wider British gold coin family the gold half sovereign was first produced in 1544. This early version of the coin was then discontinued in 1604 until 1817 when what is now referred to as a 'modern' gold half sovereign was introduced. Production was restarted in 1980 and the gold half sovereign whose value was equivalent to 10 Shillings sat nicely between the gold sovereign (20 shillings) and the silver crown (5 shillings). Currently and since 2000 both bullion grade and proof gold half sovereigns have been in production by the Royal Mint. The half gold sovereign is a great edition to any sovereign collection, struck in 22ct gold and weighing 3.984g. They also considered legal tender and benefit from Capital Gains Tax (CGT Exempt) status – a great coin to purchase when investing in gold.


The British Gold Sovereign today.

Today, the British gold sovereign stands as a symbol of enduring heritage, stability, and value as a gold bullion investment coin minted by The Royal Mint. As one of the world's most globally recognizable gold bullion coins it is a storage of wealth predominantly, it represents a tangible asset as a hedge against inflation. Beyond its historical significance, the gold sovereign continues to be cherished by collectors and investors alike for its timeless design, impeccable craftsmanship, and the assurance of its gold content. In an ever-changing financial landscape, the British gold sovereign remains a beacon of trust and reliability, embodying the timeless allure of precious metals.

Why should I buy a Best Value Half Sovereign

If you are looking to invest in gold, Best Value Sovereigns are the best and most Popular British stock with investors because of their low premiums.

Affordability: Sovereigns provide an affordable entry point for investors looking to acquire gold bullion. The lower premium of best value gold means you pay closer to the intrinsic value of the gold content, making it a cost-effective investment. If you are looking to buy UK Gold for investment purposes, best value sovereigns are the best way to do this.

What do low premiums mean for me? When you buy best-value sovereigns with low premiums, you can maximise your potential returns on your investment. One of the primary benefits of purchasing best value sovereigns with low premiums is that you're essentially paying close to the actual gold value content of the coin. This means you're not paying a premium over the intrinsic worth of the gold, maximizing the value of your investment.

Diversification: Investing in sovereign coins with low premiums allows you to diversify your investment portfolio. Gold bullion is known for its ability to hedge against economic uncertainties and inflation, providing stability and diversification to your overall investment.

Why is the Best Value Sovereign more liquid? Best value Sovereign coins with low premiums are highly liquid assets, meaning they are easy to sell to any global bullion dealer, unlike collectors coins which often go to auctions and incur auction fees. Should you need to liquidate your investment quickly, you can do so with minimal hassle and no selling costs.

Collectability: Some sovereign coins with low premiums may still have numismatic value or historical significance, making them appealing to collectors. This dual investment potential enhances the overall value of your investment.

In summary, purchasing best value sovereigns with low premiums offers affordability, higher potential returns, diversification, liquidity, and potential collectability. These factors make them an attractive option for investors seeking to add gold bullion to their investment portfolios.

Mint: The Royal Mint
Origin: UK
Item Code: HS
Carat: 22.00ct
Gross Weight: 3.99G
Fine Content: 3.66G
Condition: Bullion Grade Condition information Bullion Coins & Bars are physical precious metals which are designed specifically for investors. The intrinsic value of your item is determined by the weight, purity and the precious metal’s daily market price.

Notice to Investment Clients

Hatton Garden Metals maintains that this item is purchased solely for investment purposes, the price of your gold bar/coin is based on a moving and live gold market. We always provide the lowest possible premiums to our clients, allowing you to purchase gold coins and bars at the lowest price available. For further information on whether you should purchase gold coins or gold bars please call our office on 0207 404 4000 where we will be happy to assist you in your purchase requirements.

Hatton Garden Metals do everything in their power to ensure that you receive the best possible value bullion, and take every possible measure to provide you with a superior service when purchasing bullion bars and coins.

Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculated just before checking out. Please note, that items in your basket are not reserved at any price, and our still available to purchase by other customers. Your order is only confirmed once you have securely checked out and received confirmation through our site.

Order Cancellation Policy

Please carefully review the following information regarding any orders pertaining to bullion that Hatton Garden Metals places on your behalf:

The right to cancel any accepted order under the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 of the Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000 does not apply to our sales. This is because the prices of the goods we sell can change due to market fluctuations beyond our control.

If you decide to cancel an order for an item you've already paid for, whether it's because of a price change or any other reason, we reserve the right to apply a cancellation charge of 2.5% based on the total order value. We also reserve the right to recover any loss incurred from changes in the metal's price.

If any customer wishes to cancel an accepted order, Hatton Garden Metals is pleased to offer a buy-back option. For further details on current selling rates for metals and coins, please visit our "sell gold" page.

Exchanges & Replacements

We are pleased to offer you an exchange or replacement in accordance with your consumer rights. If you wish to request an exchange or replacement, please contact our office at 0207 404 4000 within 48 hours of receiving your order. If you only need to change the date of the coin you've received and have purchased our best-valued stock available, you will be responsible for the postage costs to return the item.

Should the quality of the bullion item & investment gold not meet the standards as described, we will provide you with a prepaid envelope to return the item for an exchange or replacement. Please note, ‘Milky spots’ on silver bullion coins for investment purposed do not affect their intrinsic value.

Bullion Grade

Bullion Grade coins are our most popular and sought after coins amongst investors focused on buying at the lowest prices. Retaining their gold value perfectly, these coins are mixed dates and circulated. Coins that are bullion grade show wear consistent with the heritage of the coin, and are the best value coins that you can buy for their weight and purity.

Better Than Bullion

Any coin rated higher than bullion grade will show less surface scratching than expected for a coin of its minted year, will have fewer knocks to the surface. These coins may have been in protective packaging for some time during their circulation and must be considered aesthetically better than bullion grade. Most likely these coins will be later minted years or very good quality older coins.

As Good As New

These coins are essentially as good as new, little to no surface scratches beautiful in quality and no knock or noticeable scuff marks. Coins rated at this point in our scale are most likely to have been capsuled or contained within packaging for the majority of their circulation. Just a little lower than the official rating of Mint Condition as they will have been handled more frequently than mint coins, however please note these coins have still been in circulation.

Mint Condition

These coins are mint condition, fresh of the press and perfectly preserved from print to packaging. Please note that Mint Stock, does not mean untouched by hands- but this condition coin ranking is as good as a gold coin comes to perfection.

Buyback price today:  £241.66

Hatton Garden Metals guarantees to buy back your gold at the best prices available on the day you chose to sell. We pay top prices for all gold bullion bought from us. Look no further than Hatton Garden Metals for buying and selling your coins and bars. We offer same day payment on receipt of your items and you can choose either bank transfer, PayPal or cash (counter only & limits apply). Either send your items to us via Special Delivery or visit our Hatton Garden Counter today.

Sell Gold Half Sovereigns

We take the utmost care and discretion when sending out your order from Hatton Garden Metals. Firstly our strong parcel bags are neither branded, nor personalised and will never contain any personal or order information. Discretion is essential in packaging your order.

We understand the importance of receiving your order without delay, that’s why order values over £200 are sent out via Royal Mail Special Delivery for next day delivery (excluding weekends and bank holidays), with a guaranteed delivery time-slot before 1pm. Orders under £200 are sent with Royal Mail Tracked 24 and will be delivered securely in 1-3 days. For orders under £200, you can upgrade your postage service to Royal Mail Special Delivery for £8.95. When buying silver items your shipping charge and VAT will be added at check-out.

We fully understand your needs as an investor of precious metals, coin collector or a first time buyer and aim to provide an efficient and superior bullion service. Your parcel is always FULLY INSURED for the full value of your parcel. Our system will email you once your order has been prepared for dispatch and to confirm your tracking details for your parcel. Your courier may also send a text message on the day your order is due to be delivered, as a polite reminder that you should be available to sign for your parcel upon delivery.

We take the utmost care and discretion when sending out your order from Hatton Garden Metals. Firstly our strong parcel bags are neither branded, nor personalised and will never contain any personal or order information. Discretion is essential in packaging your order and we make sure that this is achieved.

We understand the importance of receiving your order without hesitation, that’s why we send all our orders out for a next day delivery (excluding weekends and bank holidays), with a guaranteed delivery timeslot before 1pm. For most orders we use Royal Mail Special delivery, and your parcel is always FULLY INSURED for the full value of your parcel. Our system will email you once your order has been prepped for dispatch and to confirm your tracking details for your parcel. Your courier will also send a text message on the day your order is due to be delivered, as a polite reminder that you should be available to sign for your parcel upon delivery.

We fully understand your needs as an investor of precious metals, coin collector or a first time buyer and aim to provide an efficient and superior bullion service. When buying silver items your shipping charge and VAT will be added at check-out.

We are delighted to provide our customers with high-security vaulted storage options that are FULLY INSURED and segregated for those who prefer not to keep their valuable precious metals at home.

  • You can send your purchase directly to storage from the check-out
  • Request home delivery or arrange a collection
  • We offer a hassle-free and convenient option to sell back your items at the best prices
  • You can access your storage account any time.
  • Professional, secure and fully insured storage at industry leading low rates.

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Quick Tips For Investors

A good tip for investors looking to expand or even start a gold portfolio is to compare the premiums that you are paying over the market price of gold. It is often the case that gold coins have a lower premium over the pure gold value than other items. Essentially, the lower the premium % the more gold you get for your money.

Gold coins also have the added advantage that they are often manufactured at a lower cost than small denominations gold bars, making them a cheaper alternative to the same equivalent of weight in gold bars. For example you might find that some of our most popular 1 Ounce Gold Coins are slightly lower in price than the 1 Ounce Gold bars. You might also want to sell off in potentially smaller amounts, making gold coins the more advantageous purchase.


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