1985 British Half Sovereign Proof

The sovereign was a circulating coin in Great Britain and the Colonies until the outbreak of the First World War in 1914. It was recognized and accepted all over the world, and in fact was used as money in many countries when the parties involved wanted to trade in gold. Until the introduction of the Krugerrand 1oz Gold coin in 1967 the Gold Sovereign was the most widely owned bullion coin, and most of the billion or so sovereigns minted are still in existence.

The Half Sovereign contains 0.1177 Troy Oz of Gold, 22 karat (91.67%, alloyed with Copper). They were as popular as the regular Sovereign, as they were more affordable.

The 1985 half sovereigns were issued only in a limited edition, proof version. There were no uncirculated versions issued that year.

Coins are contained in a plastic capsule within a Royal Mint leather covered box, and are accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.