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Great Britain Gold Half Sovereign (Random Year) BU
This Great Britain Gold Half Sovereign coin features .9170 fine gold and weighs 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g). Issued by The Royal Mint, it is a popular choice among investors and collectors for its historical significance and gold content.
.9170 Fine Gold fine· 0.5000 troy oz (15.5524 g)· IRA eligible
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A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AU-1581
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeBrilliant Uncirculated (BU)
Chain of custodyThe Royal Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The Great Britain Gold Half Sovereign is a distinguished coin produced by The Royal Mint, featuring a purity of .9170 fine gold and a weight of 0.5 troy oz (15.55 g). This coin is characterized by its 19.30 mm diameter, making it a compact yet significant piece of numismatic history. The obverse displays the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, while the reverse features the legendary St. George slaying the dragon, a design by Benedetto Pistrucci that has become synonymous with British coinage. Investors and collectors alike are drawn to this coin not only for its gold content but also for its rich historical significance and artistic heritage. As a sovereign coin, it carries a government guarantee, enhancing its appeal in the global market. Furthermore, it is eligible for inclusion in a Precious Metals IRA under IRC Section 408(m), making it a strategic choice for long-term investment. Rockwell Metals offers seamless integration with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, ensuring you secure the best price. Each coin is accompanied by a Cryptographic Vault Passport, with serial numbers verified by XRF spectrometry, and is stored in our $250M Lloyd's of London insured vaults. Enjoy the flexibility of instant sell-back liquidity or choose insured armored delivery directly to your door.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse features the iconic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. The inscription reads 'ELIZABETH II D.G. REG. F.D.' signifying her title as Queen and Defender of the Faith.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases the classic St. George and the Dragon design, originally created by Benedetto Pistrucci. This powerful imagery symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, a hallmark of British coinage.
IRA QualificationIRC 408(m) Eligible
Meets the IRS purity standards required for inclusion in Self-Directed Precious Metals IRAs. Eligible for segregated depository vaulting.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Gold
- Purity
- .9170 Fine Gold
- Fine Weight
- 0.5000 troy oz (15.5524 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- The Royal Mint
- Year
- Varied Date
- Grade / Finish
- Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Diameter
- 19.30 mm
- Thickness
- N/A
- Face Value
- £0.50 GBP
- IRA Eligible
- Yes
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AU-GBS-1OZ-RANDOM
- Catalog ID
- 1581
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
The Royal Mint. Die-verified original strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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