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2016 Gold Proof Half Sovereign - Butler Effigy

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The 2016 Gold Proof Half Sovereign is a beautifully struck coin that holds a special place in modern Royal Mint history. Issued to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, it features the rarely seen James Butler effigy on the obverse — a one-year-only portrait created exclusively for this celebration.

Struck in 22-carat gold to the Royal Mint’s exacting proof standard, the coin displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s timeless St George and the Dragon reverse, a design that has graced sovereigns for more than two centuries.

Presented complete in its original Royal Mint case with numbered Certificate of Authenticity, the 2016 Butler Effigy Half Sovereign has become increasingly desirable amongst collectors due to its limited release and unique portrait pairing.

This issue stands out as a must-have for anyone building a complete proof sovereign collection from the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.

Coin Highlights

• Year: 2016
• Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
• Effigy: Jody Clark (Butler effigy)
• Denomination: Half Sovereign
• Metal: 22 Carat Gold (916.7 fineness)
• Weight: 3.99g
• Diameter: 19.30mm
• Reverse: St George and the Dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci
• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark
• Finish: Proof
• Condition: FDC (Fleur-De-Coin) / As-Struck
• Packaging: Original Royal Mint box with COA
• Mintage: Limited edition issue

Why Buy This Coin?

• Features the first full-year issue of the Butler (Jody Clark) portrait
• Minted to the highest proof standard
• CGT-exempt for UK investors
• Supplied boxed with certificate – perfect for collectors
• Highly recognisable and liquid in the secondary market

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