1913 Gold Half Sovereign George V | CGT Free UK Bullion

Coin Specifications

• Year: 1913
• Monarch: King George V
• Mint: The Royal Mint, London (no mintmark)
• Metal: 22 Carat Gold (916.7 fine)
• Total Weight: 3.99g | Pure Gold: 3.66g (0.1177 troy oz)
• Diameter: 19.3mm
• Face Value: Ten Shillings (Legal Tender)
• Obverse: King George V by Sir Bertram Mackennal
• Reverse: St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
• CGT Status: Exempt for UK Residents — see our CGT-free gold guide
• VAT Status: VAT Free Investment Gold

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The 1913 Half Sovereign is a historic British gold coin struck during the reign of King George V by The Royal Mint. Minted in 22-carat gold, it contains approximately 3.66 grams of pure gold and remains legal tender in the United Kingdom.

Struck just one year before the outbreak of the First World War, the 1913 Half Sovereign represents an important period in British history. Many Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns from this era were later melted down, adding to the long-term collectability and desirability of surviving examples today. Read more: The History of Gold as Money.

Why Buy a Half Sovereign?

• Fractional gold — a more accessible entry point to physical gold ownership
• CGT-exempt for UK residents — read our CGT-free gold guide
• VAT-free investment gold
• Flexibility — easier to liquidate in smaller amounts than a full sovereign
• Worldwide recognition and strong secondary market liquidity
• Historic pre-WWI issue — many examples were melted, making survivors scarcer

Not sure whether coins or bars suit you? Read: Gold Coins vs Gold Bars and How to Invest in Gold for Beginners. See also: Gold Purity Guide and British Hallmark Guide.

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