2027 Half Sovereign Gold Coin - King Charles III

The 2027 Half Sovereign is the smaller version of the British Sovereign: a gold coin from The Royal Mint with a face value of half a pound, bearing the portrait of King Charles III. It weighs 3.99 g at 22 carat (916.7/1000) and contains 3.66 g of fine gold. StoneX Bullion buys the 2027 coin directly from The Royal Mint.

Looking for the larger coin? The full 2027 Sovereign with 7.32 g of fine gold is also available from us.

Since 2026 the Half Sovereign is struck in classic yellow gold instead of the reddish crown gold of previous years, at the same 22 carat purity (916.7). It weighs 3.99 g and contains 3.66 g of fine gold, exactly half of a full Sovereign. As investment gold it is VAT-free in the UK and across the EU. At StoneX Bullion you can choose fully insured delivery or storage in our vaults in Frankfurt (Loomis), Zurich or London.

What are the security features of the 2027 Half Sovereign?

The Royal Mint has added three modern security features that make the Half Sovereign much harder to counterfeit than earlier years. Beneath the King's portrait is a latent image that switches between a Tudor rose and a Tudor crown as you tilt the coin. Under the obverse inscription is a fine half-tone pattern. On the reverse, a micro-text border frames St George with the motto "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE".

Why invest in Half Sovereigns?

The Half Sovereign gives you the trust and worldwide recognition of the Sovereign at around half the price. With just under an eighth of an ounce of fine gold, it is one of the most affordable ways to buy investment gold, and it lets you sell in very small amounts when you need to. For UK residents, Half Sovereigns are also exempt from Capital Gains Tax because they are legal tender.

Looking for more gold per coin? The 2027 Gold Sovereign contains 7.32 g of fine gold and usually carries a lower premium per gram.