For 2023 to celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Coronation Half Sovereign Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 22 Carat Gold
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The Coronation Gold Proof Half Sovereign Coin is housed in a handsome walnut-veneer presentation case and is accompanied by an individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Chief Executive of the Royal Mint.
Each of the 22 Carat Gold Proof Sovereigns feature Pistrucci's St George Slaying the Dragon, together with the Crowned Portrait of His Majesty, King Charles III by Martin Jennings on the obverse.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.