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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.
The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King George V by Sir Bertram Mackennal, with the Latin inscription "GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT: OMN: REX F.D.IND:IMP:" — translating to "George V, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India."
The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's celebrated St George and the Dragon design, with the date "1913" and Pistrucci's initials "B.P." The same reverse has graced British Sovereigns since 1817, making it one of the most enduring coin designs in history.
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Yes. The Half Sovereign is British legal tender with a face value of ten shillings, making it exempt from Capital Gains Tax for UK residents regardless of the year of issue. See our CGT-free gold coins guide for full details.
The 1913 Half Sovereign contains 3.66 grams of pure gold (0.1177 troy oz) in a 22-carat (.9167 fine) alloy, with a total coin weight of 3.99g — exactly half the weight of a full Sovereign.
A Half Sovereign contains half the gold of a full Sovereign — 3.66g versus 7.32g — at a smaller physical size (19.3mm vs 22mm). Both are CGT-free UK legal tender and VAT-free investment gold. The Half Sovereign appeals to investors who want fractional gold exposure or the ability to liquidate smaller amounts at a time.
The 1913 issue was struck just one year before the First World War. During and after WWI, large quantities of circulating gold coins were melted down as Britain moved away from the gold standard. This means well-preserved 1913 examples carry genuine historic significance as survivors of a turbulent period in British monetary history.
The 1913 Half Sovereign offers CGT-free, VAT-free exposure to physical gold at a lower entry price than a full Sovereign. Its value tracks the gold price while the historic date and limited surviving population can attract collector premiums over spot. Read: Best Gold Coins for UK Investors for a full comparison.
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