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  • Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II Gold Proof Half Sovereign 3 Coin Set Complete Presentation
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Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II Gold Proof Half Sovereign 3-Coin Set

The Portraits of Queen Elizabeth II Gold Proof Half Sovereign 3 Coin Sets feature the iconic depiction of St George slaying the dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci. The obverses include the second, third, and fourth UK coinage obverse portraits of Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Manufacturer: Royal Mint
  • 22 carat gold / 0.9167 fineness
  • Contains 0.3531 troy ounces of the precious metal
  • Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
  • Weight: 3.99g each (11.97g total)
  • Diameter: 19.3mm

Please note: Every set includes a 2004 coin, but the dates of the other two coins may vary among the following: 1980, 1984, 1986, and 1987.

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The Second Coin Portrait

Designed by artist, Arnold Machin, the Second Definitive UK Coin Portrait exudes elegance. This new portrait was released with the introduction of the new five and ten pence decimalisation coins in 1968. This bust displays the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara; this tiara had been a wedding gift to the Queen from her grandmother Queen Mary in 1947. This portrait was used on coins until 1984. 

The Third Coin Portrait

The third definitive UK coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was by replaced the second portrait and featured on coins issued between 1985 and 1997. Designed by sculptor, Raphael Maklouf, this engraving reverts back to the truncated portrait which was more traditionally used as a effigy on coins. The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara has been replaced by the King George IV State Diadem. For the first time, Elizabeth II is wearing earrings and a necklace.

The Fourth Coin Portrait

The fourth definitive UK coin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was designed by sculptor, Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait was introduced in 1998 and was long overdue. The engraving displays a mature portrait of the Queen wearing the Queen Mary button stud pearl earrings and the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. This portrait continued to be used until 2015.

Obverse

The three obverse designs in this 3-coin set each showcase one of the second, third, or fourth portraits of HM Queen Elizabeth II, depicting her ageing through the years.

Reverse

The reverse design of all three coins in the set features the iconic St George and the dragon, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci.

Specification

MetalGold
Diameter19.3mm
Weight / SizeHalf
Gold Weight Troy Ounces0.353
Fineness / Carat0.917 / 22
Obverse DesignerAssorted
Reverse DesignerBenedetto Pistrucci
Issuing Monarch Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint / BrandThe Royal Mint
CountryUnited Kingdom
Terms & Delivery

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Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.

Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.

All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out. 

If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.

Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.

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Delivery Information

We aim to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receiving cleared funds. Our standard delivery methods are as follows.

Orders over £60 - Fully Insured Delivery.

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Next day fully insured and tracked. Delivery starts from £6. 

Orders under £60

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Royal Mail 2nd Class. Your order will normally arrive within 2-3 working days. Delivery starts from £3.50.

If you wish to have your order sent by an alternative method (e.g., Saturday Guaranteed) please contact +441253343081 for more information. Please note, we will not dispatch high value orders over a bank holiday weekend.

For international delivery, please check with your local customs office for more information on custom duty and taxes.

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Postal Insurance

We offer fully insured delivery on all special delivery options. We do need to pass on the cost of this insurance as it soon adds up shipping high value gold and silver products. 

  • Orders under £1500 there is no additional fee.
  • Orders over £1500 we charge a fee in order to cover the increasing costs of insurance. For every £1500 we apply a £1 fee. 

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