Gold Half Sovereign Value Today
A Gold Half Sovereign contains 0.1176 troy oz of gold, worth $471.64 (£352.68) at today's price of $4,010.53 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 19:18 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Face value | 50 pence (half sovereign) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Purity | 91.67% gold |
| Gold content | 0.1176 troy oz (3.658 g) |
| Diameter | 19.3 mm |
| Mint | The Royal Mint |
| Design | Benedetto Pistrucci's St George and the dragon; current bullion issues carry Jody Clark's portrait of the monarch. |
What it's worth when you sell
22 carat gold (916.7 fine), about 0.1177 oz of gold. HMRC treats sovereigns minted in 1837 or later as sterling currency, so gains on them are exempt from UK Capital Gains Tax (TCGA 1992 s21(1)(b)); the Royal Mint also describes its bullion sovereigns as VAT free. Pre-1837 sovereigns are not currency and are treated as chattels.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
Gold Half Sovereign: FAQ
How much is a Gold Half Sovereign worth in gold?
About $471.64 at today's gold price of $4,010.53 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 19:18 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.1176 troy oz of gold × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much gold is in a Gold Half Sovereign?
0.1176 troy ounces (3.658 grams) of pure gold, in a coin weighing 3.99 g that is 91.67% gold.
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Sources: The Royal Mint – Gold Sovereign Sizes and Weights · The Royal Mint – The Half-Sovereign 2020 Gold Bullion Coin · HMRC Capital Gains Manual CG78305 – Foreign currency. Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.