{"product_id":"1996-elizabeth-ii-gold-proof-half-sovereign-ngc-pf69-ultra-cameo","title":"1996 Elizabeth II Gold Proof Half Sovereign NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #b8935a; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe Strategic Alternative: The 1996 Gold Proof Half Sovereign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors seeking to capture the historic low-mintage eras of the mid-1990s without paying the extreme market premiums demanded by technical perfection, this 1996 Gold Proof Half Sovereign graded \u003cstrong\u003ePF69 Ultra Cameo by the NGC\u003c\/strong\u003e represents an exceptional acquisition. To the unaided eye, a certified 69 grade is physically indistinguishable from a 70, possessing the exact same deeply mirrored fields, intensely frosted devices, and razor-sharp strike lines. It delivers magnificent original mint lustre and museum-grade eye appeal at a highly optimized price point, making it the perfect choice for date-run collectors who prioritize physical ownership and liquidity over census vanity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b8935a; padding-bottom: 5px; color: #111;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0; background-color: #fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eYear of Issue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e1996\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDenomination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003eHalf Sovereign (£0.50)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e22-carat Gold (.916 Fine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e3.99 Grams\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px;\"\u003e19.30 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #555;\"\u003eNGC Grade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #333;\"\u003ePF69 Ultra Cameo (Near-Flawless Value Grade)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; background-color: #fff9e6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #856404;\"\u003eReverse Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; font-weight: bold; color: #856404;\"\u003eClassic St. George \u0026amp; The Dragon (Benedetto Pistrucci)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"border-bottom: 2px solid #b8935a; padding-bottom: 5px; color: #111;\"\u003eWhy Choose an NGC PF69 Value Grade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndistinguishable Eye Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Housed within a secure, tamper-proof NGC capsule, this coin features a flawless struck profile. The '69' designation merely indicates a microscopic trace of handling visible only under strong numismatic magnification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScarce Mid-90s Royal Mint Era:\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece features Raphael Maklouf’s elegant third effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, struck during a decade noted for tightly restricted annual proof distributions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull UK Tax Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retaining its official British legal tender status, this investment-grade gold asset is 100% \u003cstrong\u003eVAT-free\u003c\/strong\u003e and completely \u003cstrong\u003eexempt from Capital Gains Tax (CGT)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; border-left: 5px solid #b8935a; padding: 20px; margin-top: 30px; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center;\"\u003e\"Premium modern numismatic history and immaculate mirror-cameo contrast, intelligently structured for the value-focused gold investor.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3204\" data-start=\"2986\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3137\" data-start=\"3134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3153\" data-start=\"3137\"\u003eExplore more\u003c\/strong\u003e: Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/collections\/buy-graded-sovereigns\"\u003egraded gold sovereigns\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ngccoin.uk\/certlookup\/8467217-001\/69\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e1996 G.BRITAIN 1\/2SOV\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59783713980750,"sku":"1996-gold-proof-half-sovereign-pf69-ultra-cameo","price":490.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0853\/9370\/3246\/files\/1996-gold-proof-half-sovereign-ngc-pf69-ultra-cameo.webp?v=1780317800","url":"https:\/\/www.sovaracoins.com\/products\/1996-elizabeth-ii-gold-proof-half-sovereign-ngc-pf69-ultra-cameo","provider":"Sovara Coins LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}