Half Sovereign 2026
The Royal Mint · 22 carat · 3.66 g fine gold · TTB-GO-00690 in stock
About this coin
The current-year Half Sovereign, 3.99g of 22 carat gold. A popular gift and a small, easily sold unit of gold. CGT free for UK residents; VAT free.
Is the Half Sovereign 2026 capital gains tax free?
Yes. It is UK legal tender, so gains on it are exempt from capital gains tax for UK residents. Bars and foreign coins are not exempt.
What does 6.00% over spot mean?
The spot price is the live London market price for the metal. Our price is the metal content at spot plus a premium of 6.00% to cover minting, handling and insured delivery. The premium falls as you buy more; the tiers are shown above.
Do I need to send ID to buy this online?
For orders of £5,000.00 or more we run an electronic identity check at checkout. Most customers pass instantly. If the check cannot confirm you, we ask for a photo of your passport or driving licence before dispatch.
Can I collect from the counter instead?
Yes. Choose collection at checkout and we will have it ready at the T&T Auctions saleroom in Tunbridge Wells within one working day. Bring photo ID.