HALF
SOVEREIGNS OF AUSTRALIA 1855 TO 1918
Australian
Gold Half Sovereigns are considerably rarer than the full sovereign,
and are normally found more worn in condition.
All
Gold coins of Australia (1852 to 1931) were struck from solid 22ct
gold (.917%). Half Sovereigns 3.9940 (.1171oz troy). Australian Gold
Half Sovereigns from 1855 to 1866 features our own "Sydney
Mint" design. Imperial Half Sovereigns were minted in Australia
From 1871 to 1918, unlike Sovereigns which were minted minted until
1931. They were identical to those struck elsewhere, except for the
distinctive Sydney (S), Melbourne (M) or Perth (P) Mintmark. They
benefit from being a relatively small and highly collectable series
and are considerably Rarer than their English counterparts.
The simple fact is that unlike the modern mass produced issues released from the Government Mints in Canberra and Perth today, the Sovereigns are no longer produced and in fact as time goes by there are less and less remaining in existence. With more and more interested Collectors and Investors in the market and less coins it makes good sense to start putting some away now as a nest egg for your Retirement or to pass onto your children.
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