Victoria Old Head Gold Half Sovereign

You will receive a 22 carat gold coin, weighing 3.99 grams (with a pure gold weight of 3.6575grams). The small size makes it an ideal coin for investors or collectors who want to own small units of gold that are easy to acquire, or to sell when needed. They also make a perfect and relatively inexpensive, gift to mark a special event or anniversary. The coin features the 'old head' design of Victoria on the obverse and the classic design of St. George slaying the dragon by the 19th Century Italian master engraver, Benedetto Pistrucci on the reverse. The '' mintmark denotes the coin was struck by the Royal Mint in . The lack of a mintmark means the coin was struck by the Royal Mint in .

Despite its age this Half Sovereign is still considered legal tender in Britain (with a value of fifty pence). This could prove very beneficial to an investor, since it means that no matter how much the coin appreciates in value any profit you make on it will be exempt from Capital Gains Tax.