2026 Gold Half Sovereign Coin
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2026 Half Sovereign Coin
The 2026 Half Sovereign marks a return to classic British craftsmanship, struck once again in the rich yellow gold alloy that defined the coin’s earliest issues. Minted by The Royal Mint in 22 carat gold, this year’s release continues a 500-year legacy of precision and prestige that began in 1526, when Henry VIII established 22 carat gold as the standard for The Sovereign’s striking alloy.
Following the conclusion of the rose-gold era in 2025, the 2026 Half Sovereign restores the traditional golden hue that collectors and investors have long admired – blending historic design with the most advanced security features ever applied to the series.
Coin design and details
Containing 3.994 grams of 22 carat gold, the 2026 Half Sovereign upholds the same meticulous standards as its full-sized counterpart, with weight accuracy guaranteed to five decimal places.
The obverse showcases His Majesty King Charles III, sculpted by Martin Jennings, enhanced by a new latent image beneath the portrait. This modern security innovation reveals either the Tudor Crown, King Charles III’s royal cypher, or the Tudor Rose depending on how light catches the surface – a tribute to the Sovereign’s Tudor beginnings.
The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s timeless depiction of St George defeating the dragon, encircled by micro-text engraving bearing the Order of the Garter’s motto, “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE.” A fine half-tone pattern provides an additional anti-counterfeiting safeguard, making this the most secure Half Sovereign ever produced.
Why buy the 2026 Half Sovereign from Physical Gold
Compact yet iconic, the Half Sovereign is a highly flexible way to invest in physical gold. It carries the same VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT)-exempt advantages as the full Sovereign, making it a smart choice for investors seeking both accessibility and liquidity.
All 2026 Half Sovereigns supplied by Physical Gold are brand new bullion-finish coins issued by The Royal Mint. Smaller orders are carefully packaged loose, while larger quantities are delivered in official Royal Mint tubes. Optional Half Sovereign coin capsules can also be added for extra protection and presentation.
When you buy from Physical Gold, you benefit from:
• Low premiums and transparent pricing
• Fully insured, fast and discreet UK delivery
• A guaranteed buyback policy
• Expert support from a BNTA-accredited gold dealer
Ideal for investors, gifts, or commemorative collections, the 2026 Half Sovereign combines timeless artistry with exceptional quality and value.
Key features
• Struck in traditional yellow gold, marking the end of the rose-gold era
• Contains 3.994g of 22 carat gold – half the size of a full Sovereign
• Obverse features King Charles III with latent image security design
• Reverse depicts Pistrucci’s St George and the dragon
• Micro-text engraving reads “HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE”
• Enhanced half-tone surface pattern prevents counterfeiting
• Legal tender coin, VAT-free and CGT-exempt for UK investors
A lasting legacy
The Half Sovereign has long been cherished as a symbol of Britain’s minting excellence – smaller in size but equal in craftsmanship. From Henry VIII’s reform of the coinage in 1526 to the reign of King Charles III, its story reflects five centuries of stability, heritage and innovation.
The 2026 Half Sovereign celebrates this lineage while introducing state-of-the-art security and a return to traditional yellow gold, ensuring its enduring place in British numismatic history.
Orders are delivered free of charge within the UK only.
Delivery is in non-branded tamper proof packaging by Royal Mail Special Delivery and is fully insured. Delivery usually takes place before 1pm on the day following despatch, but some areas may run over this timeframe.
Maximum value per parcel is £50,000, so larger orders will be sent in multiple installments.
When placing your order, the delivery address needs to match the registered address of the buyer.
You’ll receive a despatch email with a tracking link once the goods are sent so you can see the status of the delivery and location of the parcel.
In the event that no-one is in to receive the delivery, you’ll be left a red card confirming attempted delivery, with confirmation on the Royal Mail tracking page. You then have the choice of arranging redelivery or picking up the parcel from your nearest sorting office.
For more details please see section 4 of our Terms & Conditions and our Delivery & Storage page.
If you request storage for your order, your goods will be sent free of charge to the storage vaults.
This product is stored at Loomis International in the UK and held on a fully allocated and segregated basis.
You can opt to have your goods delivered at any time, subject to delivery charges of £25 +0.25% of the metal value.
- Standard storage fees are and 0.5 %+VAT (Gold) and 0.75%+VAT (Silver) semi-annually, subject to minimum charges.
- View your holding’s up-to-the-minute value within your Physical Gold account section
- Semi-annual storage dates are 15 March and 15 September each year.
- Storage is charged at point of purchase to the next semi-annual roll date.
- You’ll be invoiced for the subsequent semi-annual storage period 7-14 days before the next roll date.
- Selling back from storage is quick and easy by filling out our sale form.
Please see further details of storage fees and minimum charges on our Storage & Delivery page.
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