2021 Gold Half Sovereign | Queen Elizabeth II | CGT Free

Coin Specifications

• Year: 2021
• Country of Issue: United Kingdom
• Mint: The Royal Mint
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Obverse Designer: Jody Clark
• Reverse Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
• Metal: 22 Carat Gold (.9167 Fine)
• Weight: 3.99g
• Pure Gold Content: ~3.66g (0.1177 troy oz)
• Diameter: 19.30mm
• Face Value: 50 Pence (UK Legal Tender)
• VAT Status: VAT-Free Investment Gold
• CGT Status: CGT-Free for UK Residents — see our CGT-free guide

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The 2021 Gold Half Sovereign is a highly recognisable British gold coin produced by The Royal Mint during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. Struck in 22 carat gold (.9167 purity), the coin weighs 3.99 grams and contains approximately 3.66 grams of pure gold. As UK legal tender, the 2021 Half Sovereign is CGT-free for UK residents and VAT-free as qualifying investment gold — making it one of the most tax-efficient ways to own physical gold in the UK. The 2021 issue was struck during the final years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, featuring Jody Clark's fifth definitive portrait on the obverse. Read: CGT-Free Gold Coins in the UK and Best Gold Coins for UK Investors.

St George and the Dragon

The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci's iconic St George and the Dragon design — first created in the early 19th century and one of the most celebrated coin designs in British history. The obverse carries Jody Clark's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem, introduced to British coinage in 2015.

Why Choose the 2021 Gold Half Sovereign?

• CGT-free for UK investors as legal tender
• VAT-free investment gold
• ~3.66g of pure 22 carat gold
• Royal Mint quality — world-renowned British bullion
• Smaller denomination — accessible alternative to the full Sovereign
• Queen Elizabeth II final years portrait — numismatic significance

Comparing Sovereigns and Half Sovereigns? Read: Britannia vs Sovereign: Which Is Best? and Best Gold Coins for UK Investors.

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Also Consider

• Best Value Mixed Year Gold Sovereign (CGT-Free)
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• Best Value 1oz Krugerrand (CGT-Free)
• 2021 ½oz Gold Britannia (CGT-Free)

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